United Way expects pledge shortfall
Fearing that givers will fall $100,000 short of their 2007 pledges, United Way of North Rock County is cutting funding to agencies 7 percent for the second half of 2008.
And if more pledges or donations don’t come in, agencies might see more cuts for 2009.
The United Way collected pledges totaling $1.67 million during the 2007 campaign, but not all of that is in the bank. In fact, United Way officials fear the economic downturn will result in people giving $100,000 less than they pledged.
“The board felt it was important to make cuts now versus in August, when we might see cutbacks for next year as well,” said John Pearse, United Way board chairman.
Read more on this story later today in the Janesville Gazette.

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