At a Glance

  • 2008 Campaign Theme: .
  • Priority Funding Areas:
    • Promoting Health & Wellness
    • Helping Children & Youth Succeed
    • Providing for the Elderly
    • Improving Individual's Employability
  • Service Area: Gaston County
  • County Population: 199,397
  • 2007 Campaign Statistics:
    • Employee Gifts: 74.65%
    • Corporate Gifts: 16.91%
    • Individual Gifts: 7.36%
    • Special Events: 1.08%
  • Administrative Overhead: 16.3%*
  • Number of Member Agencies: 28
  • Number of Programs: 51
  • Mission: ...to unite our community to help and care for one another

* National recommended maximum for charitable overhead is 35% as reported by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance