The Fond du Lac Area United Way has announced the pacesetter organization for the 2022 United Way fundraising campaign, Holiday Automotive, has raised more than $60,000 for the annual United Way fund drive. The Holiday Automotive team raised more than $64,400, easily surpassing their goal of $50,000. The team chose this goal in honor of their chairman Mike Shannon’s 50th anniversary at the local automobile dealership. “One of our seven Core Values at Holiday is called ‘Give Where We Live’ and this principle is exceedingly evident in our annual United Way drive,” Thor Gilbertson, CEO of Holiday Automotive said. “Holiday and the Mike Shannon Automotive Foundation donate generously to community initiatives, but the United Way drive is different. This is when our team members pledge their own hard-earned money toward enriching the Fond du Lac community. That’s what makes this so special, over 300 members of Team Holiday seeing the same need and having the same focus to help the United Way to do their work right here in our area.” As the first company to conduct an internal funding drive, the Pacesetter provides momentum toward mid-September, when other area companies begin campaigns of their own. “The pacesetter company truly sets the tone for this crucial drive as we kick-off the United Way fundraising season,” Rebecca Johnson, President of the Fond du Lac Area United Way board of directors and Holiday team member said. “…seeing Holiday Automotive teammates exceed our goal by 29% is truly inspiring,” Johnson added.
This year’s United Way fundraising goal is $500,000.
If you’re an individual or business looking to make a positive impact, donations can be made through your company campaign payroll or directly to the Fond du Lac Area United Way at fdlunitedway.org/#donate. For more information about the FdL United Way visit www.fdlunitedway.org or 74 South Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
