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NOVA employees come through again for United Way Central Alberta
From United Way Central Alberta
NOVA Chemicals – Community Spirit Helps Spread Local Love throughout Central Alberta
United Way Central Alberta would like to extend a huge Thank You to NOVA Chemicals’ employees who raised an astounding $750,000 for the 2018 United Way Central Alberta community campaign, which includes a dollar for dollar corporate match. The company runs a successful campaign by engaging a core committee of volunteers to plan and organize the event, and encourages their Leadership team to visibly support and encourage the campaign on-site.
Off-site they are strong supporters of United Way’s Days of CaringTM Program with 223 employees donating 1600 hours to support community agencies.
“We appreciate organizations like NOVA who are unwavering in their commitment to United Way. Each year NOVA looks at creative ways to improve their internal campaign and they build such‘community spirit’ at their worksite.” said United Way Co-Chair, Linda Wilson. “We can’t thank themenough for their passion to support Central Alberta!”
Highlights include:
- ? 141 Leadership donors (donations of $1,200 or more)
- ? 423 employees (heroes) participated in the campaign
In 2017 United Way Central Alberta provided services to 19,000 people! NOVA employees are responsible for a significant portion of that number! Congratulations NOVA… Thank you for supporting your friends and neighbours throughout Central Alberta.
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