United Way of Smith County to Kick Off 2012 Campaign

TYLER — The United Way of Smith County kicks off its 2012 campaign today from 11:30 to 1:00 with a celebration at Brookshire’s Rice Road in Tyler. The program will include guest speakers and check presentations by local companies who have “set the pace” for this year’s campaign. A free hot dog lunch is being provided by Brookshire Grocery Company, as long as supplies last. Drinks are being provided by Coca-Cola. Last year, volunteers served over 350 hot dogs at the campaign kickoff. This year, community leaders will be dunked to help raise money for local programs through United Way.

Since 1940, local businesses and individuals have come together to support the work of non-profit agencies in Smith County through the United Way. Last year alone, over 64,000 Smith County residents were helped by programs supported by people who give to the local United Way. This year’s Campaign theme is “Think Local. Give Local.” United Way President Nan Moore says, “As a community, we are all connected. We have been reminded over the past year that what affects one of our Smith County neighbors will in some way affect all of us. That is why we ask you to please join us in ‘Living United’ in 2012.” You can visit http://www.unitedwaysmithcounty.org to learn more. For more information about how you or your business can get involved, call 903-581-6376.