The Advocate - Local charities: Still meeting fundraising goals

The Advocate - Local charities: Still meeting fundraising goals: "Local charities: Still meeting fundraising goals

By Ryan Jockers
Staff Writer

Published December 27 2005

NORWALK -- The global natural disasters of the past year demanded more from philanthropic donors, but individuals and businesses dug deeper to support local organizations, several members of fundraising groups said.

Charities collected a tremendous amount in donations in response to events such as the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Pakistani earthquake, which collectively killed more than 308,000 people. Despite this overwhelming need internationally, local groups such as the United Way and YMCA are meeting fundraising goals."