Tulsa Area United Way Campaign Reaches 50%

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Tuesday, October 17th 2006, 1:52 pm

By: News On 6

The Tulsa Area United Way is halfway to their campaign goal for this year.

The non-profit agency has raised more than $12-million towards their $22-million goal. But time is running out and officials say the next three weeks are especially crucial.

Tulsa Area United Way President and CEO: "our theme is 'it all begins with you, it all begins with you.' And, we need about a couple hundred thousand people stepping up right now to make this dream come true. Our 65 agencies are relying and depending on this campaign being successful.â€

If you would like to donate or run a company campaign, you can call 583-7171.

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