Southern Colorado Unemployed To Get Help From United Way
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Updated: 8:10 PM Nov 24, 2009
Southern Colorado Unemployed To Get Help From United Way
Newly unemployed workers will soon receive a helping hand to get back on their feet.
Posted: 6:22 PM Nov 24, 2009
Reporter: Jason Aubry
Email Address: Jaubry@kktv.com
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Newly unemployed workers will soon receive a helping hand to get back on their feet. The United Way of Pueblo County has teamed up with Colorado Springs organization El Pomar and the Packard Foundation. Through matching funds grants the United Way hopes to help those who need it most this holiday season.

Tuesday, it was announced the Packard Foundation granted up to $30,000 in matching funds to the United Way of Pueblo. Combined with $15,000 from El Pomar and an additional $15,000 from the United Way Board of Trustees, a potential $60,000 is available if the donations can be brought in. Generating new or increased donations is the key to receiving the matching funds.

"It seems though that many citizens are stepping up to the plate and we hope that continues, and we know that through the help of the Packard Foundation, El Pomar, [and] our board of trustees... we think that we are going to make our goal," says Andrea Aragon, President and CEO of the United Way of Pueblo County.

If the campaign goal is met, the total amount would reach $120,000 and be distributed to workers who have been laid off or out of work due to relocation of businesses. The funds will be used to provide numerous services to help the newly unemployed and their families through the holiday season.

If all goes well, Aragon says, the United Way plans to begin distributing money raised this way in December; just in time for Christmas.

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