United Way of Palm Beach County has announced the receipt of the largest contribution to its 2012 annual fundraising campaign – more than $2 million from Publix Supermarket Charities and Publix Associates.
“The phenomenal success of the Publix Workplace Campaign and the generosity of the Publix Supermarkets Charities gift both demonstrate a genuine caring for our community and a selfless dedication to the United Way for which we are truly grateful,” said Chuck Anderson, president and CEO of United Way of Palm Beach County.
This gift was personally delivered by Chuck White, regional director of Publix Supermarkets. As of this year, Publix has been United Way of Palm Beach County’s leading corporate campaign for 14 consecutive years.
“Publix associates take great pride in our United Way workplace campaign and we are pleased that our participation has increased by 11 percent this year,” said Kim Reynolds, Publix’s Miami media and community relations manager.
For more than 80 years, United Way of Palm Beach County has been dedicated to improving lives and advancing the common good in the community. Funded by the generosity of donors and volunteers, United Way strategically invests in crucial efforts and programs that support the building blocks for a good life – education, financial stability and health.