ICBC raises $641,000 for United Way

ICBC and its employees broke a record for contributing funds towards the United Way, raising $641,000 in 2005.
The total is almost $100,000 more than the ICBC’s 2005 campaign goal and a record amount for the corporation.
Almost 30% of managers, executive and unionized employees made a contribution this past year. More than 100 new people donated at the Leadership Level (pledges of $500 or higher) in 2005 than in 2004.
Money raised throughout the United Way campaign will support community services for United Way organizations across the province, and help children, youth, new immigrants and seniors.
“Every year, the strength of ICBC’s campaign comes from the number of people who participate,” Bill Goble, ICBC’s 2005 executive sponsor and leadership chair, said. “Some take part through pledging, others participate through supporting the many events that take place during the month-long campaign, or volunteer their time to help this worthy cause. Thanks to the heart-felt enthusiasm of so many of our employees, ICBC is helping to make a difference in communities around the province.”
COPE 378 Vice-President David Black said COPE 378 members at ICBC have a proud and long record of participating in the United Way campaign. “Our members are very active in their communities and find the workplace campaign very rewarding,” Black said. “We are pleased to take part every year.”