AnnArbor.com hosting social media event for United Way of Washtenaw fundraiser

Posted on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 : 5:59 a.m.

AnnArbor.com hosting social media event for United Way of Washtenaw fundraiser

By Danny Shaw

Pavel Datsyuk Autographed Jersey, estimated worth of $350, is a donation incentive for the first person to gift $250 in the specified hour to be announced only through AnnArbor.com's social media channels.

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Pavel Datsyuk Autographed Jersey, estimated worth of $350, is a donation incentive for the first person to gift $250 in the specified hour to be announced only through AnnArbor.com's social media channels.

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Pavel Datsyuk Autographed Jersey, estimated worth of $350, is a donation incentive for the first person to gift $250 in the specified hour to be announced only through AnnArbor.com's social media channels. /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+Daysyuk Jersey____fullsize.JPG
Brady Hoke autographed football, estimated worth of $300, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $200 in the specified hour to be announced only through AnnArbor.com's social media channels. /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+Brady_Holke_Football___fullsize.JPG
Miles of Golf gift cards, estimated worth of $60, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $40 in the specified hour to be announced. More information about Miles of Golf can be found at http://www.milesofgolf.com/ /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+miles_of_golf__fullsize.JPG
Jalen Rose autographed basketball, estimated worth of $300, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $200 in the specified hour to be announced. /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+Rose_Basketball__fullsize.JPG
Autographed Max Sherzer picture, estimated worth of $50, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $40 in the specified hour to be announced. /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+max_sherzer_photo__fullsize.JPG
Free Training Session at A2Fitness, estimated worth of $120, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $50 in the specified hour to be announced. More information about A2Fitness can be found at http://www.a2fitnesspro.com/ /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+FitnessA2__fullsize.JPG
Three month gym membership at WCC, estimated worth of $300, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $175 in the specified hour to be announced. More information about the Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College can be found at http://www.wccfitness.org/ /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+Fitness_center_wcc__fullsize.JPG
One year membership to Meri Lou Murray County Recreation Center, estimated worth of $220, will be the incentive for the first person to donate $125 in the specified hour to be announced. More information about the recreation center can be found at http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/mlm/rc_home.html /calendar/photologue/photos/UWWC/cache/,DanaInfo=swnssde016+meri_lou_murray_fitness__fullsize.JPG
Michigan-themed gift basket, estimated worth of $100, is a donation incentive for the first person to donate $40 in the specified hour to be announced only through AnnArbor.com's social media channels. /calendar/photologue/photos/cache/DSC02936_fullsize.JPG

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On Wednesday, the United Way of Washtenaw County is giving one last push to reach its $5.75 million goal with a radiothon fundraiser in an effort to raise $100,000.

The UWWC is partnering with AnnArbor.com to provide several gifts as donation incentives to help raise the funds on Wednesday, the same day it's also participating in a radiothon with local stations.

The incentive program is only found on AnnArbor.com’s Twitter feed and Facebook page.

At the top of each hour, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., AnnArbor.com will announce the gift incentive that will available for just that hour.

Want that signed Pavel Datsyuk jersey or maybe the autographed Brady Hoke football? The first person to donate online during the hour’s specified amount wins the incentive. If your donation is the first in the hour specified, and is for a minimum of the specified amount in the photo gallery caption, the item is yours.

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If an hour's specified donation isn't met, the donor with the highest donation during that hour will receive the donation incentive. Winners of the incentives will be notified by UWWC members Thursday.

If you have any questions about the incentives, please contact James Corey at the United Way of Washtenaw County: (734) 971-8200.

Anyone donating $25 or more during the fund-drive will receive a United Way T-shirt, which will be available at the UWWC Ann Arbor offices at 2305 Platt Road. T-shirts will be available while supplies last starting Thursday, March 1.

The UWWC helps provide 12,000 meals every day and assistance to 25 percent of Washtenaw County residents with transportation, childcare, senior citizen programs, hospice and early childhood development, among other programs and causes.

Comments

Rachel Barsch

Tue, Feb 28, 2012 : 8:44 p.m.

I can certainly understand the hestitation of giving away your hard-earned money. However, I can attest to the commitment of the Washtenaw United Way. I have been involved with this group for years, and can honestly say that they have given me a sense of community--along with my employer, Washtenaw Community College-that I had trouble finding earlier in my life. Some of my proudest moments have come from working with the UWWC, and I hope to be able to pass this spirit of community on to my children. Best of luck UWWC! And thank you for looking out for the neediest of us.

towny

Tue, Feb 28, 2012 : 3:20 p.m.

Did contribute to United Way years ago. But, stopped years ago after several scandals involving there officers and money disbursement. Many companies push to hard for contribution to UW even to the point of forcing employees. I went thru this several times in my career.

arborani

Wed, Feb 29, 2012 : 12:59 a.m.

Towny and Suspect: I strongly agree.

Usual Suspect

Tue, Feb 28, 2012 : 5:01 p.m.

The problem of companies coercing employees to participate is troubling. I have friends who have had to deal with this unethical behavior from their employers over the years. Also, when United Way caved to the hate groups and stopped supporting the Boy Scouts, they lost my support.

Deb Bratkovich

Tue, Feb 28, 2012 : 4:39 p.m.

Thank you for your past support. United Way has stringent controls in place and an engaged Board of Directors that oversees all financial and operational aspects. United Way does not beleive in forcing employees to participate. Please go to uwwashtenaw.org to view our audit and find out more.