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Kim Swartz, 2005 United Way of Tompkins County Campaign Chair, announced that the 2005-06 community campaign has exceeded goal by raising $1,859,835. “I know you hear it a lot, but this is a very generous community,” Swartz stated. “I thank everyone who has been a part of this special effort.” In a period when local residents rallied to assist communities devastated by hurricanes and floods, people found a way to share unprecedented levels of support through our United Way.

This year’s United Way effort started with strong support from Pacesetter companies like Dryden Mutual Insurance, International Food Network, and The CBORD Group, producing double-digit increases and record-breaking results. “We moved from a great Pacesetter campaign to a general campaign that continues to grow,” added United Way Board Chair, Paula Tarallo. “Ithaca College was the first division following the Pacesetters to exceed their goal. Cornell University, who also exceeded their goal, once again helped lift our campaign to a level that communities our size rarely reach.”

Swartz and Tarallo recognized the strong support of our local foundations and employers both large and small. Last year, the Triad Foundation was willing to provide a challenge grant for hunger and food insecurity programs that was exceeded. This year, the Brooks Family