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Record Staff Writer
August 28, 2010

STOCKTON - More San Joaquin County residents, workers and employers opened up their hearts and wallets - what recession? - this past year to help United Way reach its ambitious goal of collecting $3.8 million for community charities.

United Way of San Joaquin County set its 2010 goal $200,000 higher than what it brought in during the 2009 fiscal year, and according to President and CEO Andy Prokop, preliminary reports indicate "we're real close to hitting our budget. A lot of that is based on momentum and the levels of trust and support that is ongoing from our community and business leaders." United Way's 2010 fiscal year ended June 30.

STOCKTON - Hundreds of children filled the outfield grass at Stockton Ballpark on Saturday to learn about football and listen to inspirational messages of dreams and diligence from two Stockton natives who overcame the odds to reach the NFL.

New Orleans Saints running back Lynell Hamilton and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins partnered with the United Way, Chase Chevrolet and the Stockton Ports to hold a free football clinic for kids ages 7-14.

 

[Stockton, CA]  The United Way of San Joaquin County and the Alex G. Spanos Family announced today that the third annual Super Bowl raffle, a community effort to benefit 35 city and regional non-profit agencies, is underway.  Monies raised from the raffle are used to run critical programs for families and children in need.  During the previous two years, proceeds from the raffle totaled more than $650,000 for participating charities.

[Stockton, CA] We would like to thank everyone who participated in our Dog Day Afternoon, held on Friday, Aug. 6. What a great event! Without the support of our community, we couldn't do what we do. We are able to help many nonprofits in the Lodi area because of your support.