United Way Donations Increase

United Way Donations Increase: "United Way Donations Increase
Private Gifts, Not Federal Workers', on Rise After Scandal

By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 10, 2005; Page B07

The local United Way's most recent fundraising drive raised $39 million, increasing for the first time since a scandal hit the organization nearly four years ago.

Officials of the United Way of the National Capital Area said they were pleased with the 2 percent increase, especially because it was driven by pledges from Washington area corporations.


'That's clearly the key to our future,' said Charles W. Anderson, chief executive of the local United Way."