12/17/12 - The Livingston County United Way is hosting another Triple Money Monday today in an effort to address the most critical needs of those within the community. All cash, check, charge and text contributions made to the organization will be tripled in value today thanks to the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, along with two additional donors who wish to remain anonymous. United Way Executive Director Nancy Rosso tells WHMI the turnout so far has been fantastic and she is very impressed with the generosity of Livingston residents. She says donations at their Dorr Road offices exceeded $64,000 this afternoon, and that's not including any gifts made online or off-site. All of the monies raised will be designated specifically to provide local families and individuals with basic needs and services such as food, shelter and utility assistance along with budgeting and financial education. Because of the United Wayâs ability to leverage every dollar in donations to $2.12 means that the true impact of a $100 donation today becomes $636 that goes directly back into important services for those in need. Donations are 100% tax deductible and can be made by calling the Livingston County United Way at 810-494-3000, on-line through the link below or the more tech-savvy can also text âuwmichâ to 85944 to make a one-time donation of $10 billed to your cell phone bill. Others who prefer to drop off donations in person can do so at locations throughout Livingston County or at the United Way offices on Dorr Road until 7pm. There will also be a family-friendly gathering today from 4-7pm at the Howell Opera House with a visit from Santa Claus. There will also be face-painting, popcorn, cotton-candy, origami and cookies. (JK/JM)
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