Picture (L to R):         Thelma M. Garza, United Way President and Ismael Moran, IKunik, United Way, Chair

2010 United Way of South Texas Pillar Club Event

The United Way of South Texas Board of Directors and Campaign Leadership honored the 2010 Pillar Club members on Thursday, August 5, 2010.  The event was held and hosted by the HEB plus store in Mission, Texas.

Pillar Club members include individuals who contribute $500 to $10,000 annually to the United Way of South Texas. Over 750 members were identified in 2009, who contributed $433,000. Dennis Wade, Valley Town Crier and 2010 Campaign Chairman, announced the Campaign Goal of $3,000,000 and highlights for a number of Pacesetter Companies that have wrapped-up their employee campaigns.

The gathering included members from local school districts, federal and state agencies, and companies. The organizations with the largest number of Pillar Club Members (over 10) or largest Pillar Club member participation include: HEB Stores and Distribution Center, GE Engine Services, Target Stores, South Texas Health System, A T & T – CWA, City of Hidalgo, City of Pharr, City of McAllen, City of Mission, Donna ISD, PSJA ISD, Delphi, Holt, Inter National Bank, Frost Bank, BBVA Compass, Temple Inland, United Parcel Service (UPS), Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen Chamber of Commerce and United Way of South Texas.

When an individual gives to the United Way of South Texas, they donate to many different health and human service agencies that touch the lives of over 190,000 local residents.  One hundred percent of donors’ dollars stay in Hidalgo and Starr Counties. 

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