UTICA, N.Y. – United Way of the Mohawk Valley’s (United Way MV) Step-Up Incentive Drawing ran in conjunction with its annual fundraising campaign. This incentive gives donors who increase their previous year’s donation a chance to win a $2,500 gift card, sponsored by Staffworks. To enter, local individuals “stepped-up” their annual giving by or made a gift of at least $100 for the first time.
Friday, United Way MV announced and congratulated this year’s winner, Jake Snyder. Jake, who works for Gilroy, Kernan, and Gilroy was randomly selected from more than 202 individuals who entered United Way MV’s Step-Up Incentive Drawing this year.
“For me, supporting United Way MV means that my donation makes an impact locally, and there are a variety of different impact areas that may touch. United Way works with local partners, and programs daily, so I know anything I give goes back into our community,” said Jake Snyder, this year’s Step-Up Incentive Winner. “I’m not sure what I’ll do yet with the gift card, but I know it’ll be fun, and something that will allow me to pay it forward!”
This year’s Step-Up Incentive helped bring in an additional $29,588.72 in donations from individuals who entered to win by increasing their donation. The Step-Up Incentive is just one part of United Way MV’s annual fundraising campaign, which funds dozens of local non-profit programs and initiatives to help more than 95,000 local community members.
“The Step-Up Incentive offers another way for our community and donors to work together for the greater good. We are grateful for people like Jake who challenge themselves and each other to carry on the mission of caring for our neighbors, families, and friends,” said Matthew Caracas, United Way of the Mohawk Valley’s CEO. “We’re grateful to Staffworks for this partnership, their compassion to give back, and their commitment to see lives improved locally.”
United Way of the Mohawk Valley mobilizes our community to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive with a focus on more than just one singular issue facing people locally. United Way MV acts on bettering health, expanding education, improving livelihoods, and addressing essential needs.
“My United Way MV contribution touches community segments that I would otherwise miss,” stated Anita Vitullo, Staffworks President. “It's rewarding to know that my support provides the broadest reach possible for my hometown community.”
United Way MV brings a comprehensive approach to every challenge, listens and responds to community needs, and shares knowledge and scales impact so everyone benefits. Most recently, they increased access to services through projects and programs such as 211, Ride United, and more.
To make an impact with United Way MV, individuals can donate by visiting www.unitedwaymv.org/donate, calling 315-733-4691, or mailing a check to United Way of the Mohawk Valley at 258 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502.
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About United Way of the Mohawk Valley
Since 1921, United Way of the Mohawk Valley (United Way MV) has been a human service leader helping thousands of local individuals and families by bringing people and organizations together to solve our community’s challenges. As one of the area’s top funders, dozens of programs rely on United Way MV funding each year.
United Way MV is a leader in innovation through projects and initiatives addressing crucial community issues in the impact areas of health, education, and financial stability. For information about United Way of the Mohawk Valley, to donate or to get involved visit www.unitedwaymv.org, or call 315.733.4691
