United Way campaign raises over $67M for local nonprofits
Shown from left are 2023 United Way Campaign Chair Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corporation; and Campaign Co-Chair Scott Hartwig, Regions Commercial Banking leader and market executive for Greater St. Louis. (Photo courtesy United Way of Greater St. Louis)
The United Way of Greater St. Louis’s annual community campaign raised over $67 million to help neighbors across our 16-county region, providing vital funding and support to over 160 local nonprofit partner agencies.
The success of the community campaign was announced at the Victory Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at CityPark Stadium in St. Louis.
Campaign Chair Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corporation; and Co-Chair Scott Hartwig, Regions Commercial Banking leader and market executive for Greater St. Louis; were in attendance, as well as other corporate and community leaders who supported the campaign.
United Way board member and KMOX host Mike Claiborne kicked off the celebration as the master of ceremonies with keynote addresses coming from United Way President and CEO Michelle Tucker, Lyons and Hartwig.
United Way’s annual community campaign brings together thousands of individuals, companies, unions, and foundations to help make a collective impact on the communities they serve. Their support gives United Way the capacity to help more than one million people every year.
“Our Victory Celebration was a culmination of the tireless efforts so many people dedicate to helping United Way fund, train, and maximize shared infrastructure to ensure key nonprofit agencies are better resourced and equipped to assist neighbors through challenges,” said Tucker. “We cannot thank our region enough for continuing to unite with us to make such a strong impact on people’s live through our local safety net.”
Ten companies, their employees and participating labor unions were recognized for combined team gifts, including corporate and employee contributions, of $1 million or more:
- At the $7 million or more level in team gifts were employees of Edward Jones.
- At the $5 million or more level in team gifts were employees of World Wide Technology.
- At the $3 million or more level in team gifts were employees of Ameren and Enterprise Mobility.
- At the $2 million or more level in team gifts were employees of Bayer U.S. and Spire.
- At the $1 million or more level in team gifts were employees of Schnucks, BJC HealthCare, Emerson, and Nestle Purina.
The St. Louis Regional Business Council, representing more than 100 area firms, raised more than $15.8 million this year.
Photos from the event can be viewed here.
About United Way of Greater St. Louis
United Way of Greater St. Louis unites people, resources, and funding to help build strong and equitable communities across a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois. United Way’s impact on the community includes equipping over 160 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources, operating the largest Volunteer Center in the region, and connecting local neighbors to providers of services with its 211 Helpline. For more information, contact (314) 421-0700 or visit www.HelpingPeople.org.
