United Way: Dollars for Denim Wrap Up

            Kankakee, IL – United Way of Kankakee County would like to say a big “Thank You” to everyone who participated in the Dollars for Denim campaign.  This year

            For those that are reading this for the first time, Dollars for Denim is a campaign designed to raise money for United Way by asking employers to allow their employees to wear jeans to work.  If you already wear jeans to work, that is not a problem. Many businesses supported the United Way through this campaign despite the fact they already wear jeans everyday. 

            United Way hosts Dollars for Denim twice a year.  Be attentive to local newspapers and radio announcement for the next Dollars for Denim day.  United Way of Kankakee County has set a goal of $4,400 with this event between the two dates.  Dollars for Denim money will be applied to the $1,000,250 campaign goal set by the Board of Directors.

            Companies that have corporate policies prohibiting employees from wearing jeans, or those companies that already wear jeans to work, are encouraged to find other, creative ways to raise funds. If you need suggestions on what to do, please call the United Way office.

            Greg Carrell, Executive Director of United Way of Kankakee County, commented, “This event provides fun for employees while bringing awareness to the community of the United Way annual campaign.  The money raised through this effort will benefit the 24 agencies that are supported by the United Way of Kankakee County .”   

            The businesses that pledged participation in Dollars for Denim this past October 10 are:

American Red Cross , Aroma Park School, Arthritis Foundation, Bell Financial Company, Bradley West Elementary School, Bunge Oils, Center of Hope, Child Network , Clifton Gunderson LLP, CommonWealth Credit Union, CSL Behring, First American Bank, First National Bank, Harbor House, Homestar Bank, Kankakee Community College, Kankakee County Community Services Inc., KC-CASA, Law Offices of Karren S. Farmer, Main Source Bank, Martin Whalen Office Solutions, Options Center for Independent Living, Payne, Gray, Groskreutz, and Schmidt, Prairie State Legal Services, Riverside Healthcare, Salkeld Sports, and YMCA.

            United Way of Kankakee County is also collaborating with many local restaurants and companies in their Spend and Share event. On November 3-16, be on the lookout around the community for restaurants and companies participating. Save some money and make plans to go out with family and friends and have a good time while contributing to a great cause.

            For more information about Dollars for Denim, Spend and Share, or to sign up for either, please call the United Way office at (815) 932-7476 or email info@MyUnitedWay.org.

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