2016 United Way campaign underway with $9.172M goal

The annual 3M Harvest Lunch at Budweiser Gardens served as the official launch of the United Way's 2016 campaign with a lofty $9.172 million goal.

Last year’s goal was $9.1 million.

“When you give to the Campaign, you transform lives. Whether it’s giving a child a good start, providing someone with a path out of poverty, or helping a newcomer thrive, I give to United Way knowing my donation creates lasting change,” said Dr. Karima Velji, United Way Campaign Chair in a statement.

The United Way of London and Middlesex assists more than 80 programs throughout the community.

“Last year, 1 in 5 people in London and Middlesex County benefited from a United Way-funded program or service. By coming together and rallying behind our goal, we have the power to ignite possibility for more than 85,000 people at a time when they need it most," added United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner in a news release.