12/18/12 - Donations to the Livingston County United Way were tripled all day yesterday as part of the 5th annual Triple Money Monday event. The Ted and Jane Von Voightlander, along with two other anonymous donors, matched every dollar donated yesterday with two of their own. That money goes to United Way programs that provide local families in need with things like food, utilities, and gasoline. A total of $84,700 was collected yesterday, not counting online donations which are still being tallied. The United Way leverages all of the money it receives year-round by more than double, so every dollar donated yesterday will bring more than six dollars of value to programs that provide essential support to local families in need. Donations were accepted at banks, chambers of commerce, and other locations around the county. The Von Voightlander Foundation also threw a party with face-painting, Christmas treats, and a visit from Santa Claus for local kids at the Howell Opera House yesterday to help get the community involved in the fundraising event. (TD)
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