November 20, 2001
United Way of America releases its State of Caring Index.
United Way of America today released its State of Caring Index, citing a nearly 10 percent rise in volunteerism over the past decade � a positive indication that America's commitment to its communities was alive and well before the September 11tragedy.

  November 06, 2001
United Way of America board of governors names Brian Gallagher as new President and CEO.
After a thorough search process, United Way of America (UWA) announced today the selection of its new president and CEO, Brian Gallagher, president of United Way of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio.

  October 11, 2001
United Way of America has released a report of its response during the first month after the September 11th attacks.
United Way of America today released a report outlining what local United Ways across the country have been doing to mobilize their resources to respond to the recent national crisis. The reports indicates how communities across the country have instituted programs to combat the �ripple effect� of the September 11th attacks.

  August 20, 2001
United Way of America has released the results of the 2000-01 Campaign.
According to results released today by United Way of America (UWA), United Way annual fund development efforts reached a new high of $3.91 billion. Revenues from these efforts for health and human services were boosted by more than $140 million for a 3.8 percent increase over 1999-2000 levels. This is the fifth consecutive year that growth has outpaced inflation.

  July 17, 2001
United Way of America launched its 2001 Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign, titled
Today, United Way of America launched its 2001 Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign, titled �Performance.� The dynamic campaign uses strong, high-performing athletes as a metaphor for United Way � as a determined and action-oriented community leader.

  May 17, 2001
United Way of America recognized United Parcel Service (UPS) as one of three Spirit of America Summit Award winners.
United Way of America today recognized United Parcel Service (UPS) as one of three Spirit of America Summit Award winners. UPS was commended for its outstanding employee campaign, major gifts, volunteer programs and commitment to United Way's efforts to focus resources on the most important needs in communities across the country.

  May 17, 2001
United Way of America recognized FedEx as one of three Spirit of America Summit Award winners.
United Way of America today recognized FedEx Corporation as one of three Spirit of America Summit Award winners. FedEx was commended for its outstanding employee campaign, major gifts and volunteer programs in partnership with United Way to provide solutions to the most important needs in communities across the country.

  April 30, 2001
As one of the nation's leading community solutions providers, United Way is proud to serve as a Boost America! partner.
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