United Way Volunteers Saluted

Our Ventura County residents have benefited immensely from the philanthropic community’s unparalleled giving to United Way, with 64 agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Through hundreds of thousands of these citizens, who volunteer their time and give money, hope has been given to those searching for a warm shelter, learning how to read and needing food for their family.

Giving in Ventura County reached an all-time high in 1989 as United Way donors contributed $5.6 million. This year’s goal is to raise more than $6 million so that 250 programs will continue to be available to those who need help.

Thanks to the large number of volunteers who support these programs, the impact of monetary contributions is many-fold greater than it would be otherwise.

C. G. (CHARLIE) LYONS, President, United Way of Ventura County