United Way Campaign Results show a 23.5% increase in Arcata employee donations over last year!

Arcata employees stepped up to the plate during challenging economic times and increased their annual donations to United Way from $18,061 to $22,312, which represents a 23.5% increase!

The results are as follows:

United Way of Southern Nevada:	$11,682
United Way of Madison County (Alabama):	$3,359
United Way of Antelope Valley (California):	$6,439
United Way of Indian Wells (California):	$832
Total	$22,312

Arcata employees working on the UNITeS contract and in the Huntsville corporate office were responsible for the greatest increase in donations (78.5%). Their donations went to supporting the United Way of Madison County. The most popular charity to receive directed donations was the ARC of Madison County.

The next greatest increase in donations (33.8%) came from those Arcata employees working on the J-Tech contract, Red Flag contract and the Las Vegas Corporate office; their donations went to the United Way of Southern Nevada. The non-profit agency that received the most directed donations was the Nevada Child Seekers.

This year the 75 employees participated in the campaign, just one less than last year. However, the average amount of each donation increased from $237.64 to $297.49. 67 of 75 participants earned an Arcata logo shirt for pledging an annual donation of $156 or more.

"Arcata employees have demonstrated their strong commitment to supporting their local communities during the toughest of economic times. The increase in donations is a clear indication of their compassion and concern for others. I believe Arcata employees should take a great deal of pride in what these results say about the people who work within our company" said Arcata Executive Vice President Nancy Wong.