FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Brie Turek (407) 246-3106
Laura Bornfreund (407) 246-3423

CITY OF ORLANDO EMPLOYEES DONATE
TO LOCAL CHARITIES

City of Orlando Reports Successful
2005 Workplace Giving Campaign

ORLANDO, FL (February 13, 2006)— At today’s City Council meeting, Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners and City staff made check presentations surpassing $270,000 to charitable organizations as part of the City’s Workplace Giving Campaign. Nearly 40% of City employees participated in the 2005 campaign with an average gift of $350 per donor.

“The Workplace Giving Campaign is one of the many ways City employees show their commitment to the community," said Mayor Buddy Dyer. “Through monetary contributions, our employees help address some of the most critical issues facing Central Florida.”

The most significant contributions went to Heart of Florida United Way with $50,777.93, America’s Charities with $42,741.13 and Independent Charities of America with $19,321.94.

Gifts are made through paycheck reductions or through a one-time donation to any 501 (c) 3 of the employee's choice. The majority of donations went to one of seven umbrella organizations including Community Health Charities of Florida; America's Charities; Heart of Florida United Way; United Arts of Central Florida; Independent Charities of America; Neighbor To Nation; Community Foundation of Central Florida.
 

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