United Way of McLeod County Board President Jennifer Grimsley announced today that the organization received pledges for $232,000 during its 2009-10 Campaign. The local United Way kicked-off its fundraising efforts during the McLeod County Fair in mid-August and officially closed the books on its most recent campaign March 31.

“This year’s campaign was a real testament to the generosity of people in the region,” said Grimsley. “Thanks and gratitude from our board of directors and staff goes out to the individuals, families, small businesses and corporations that gave of themselves in these challenging economic times.”

The $232,000 pledged amount marks the third highest total raised in a single campaign since the organization began its work in the area in 1962. Last year UWMC partner agencies provided 33,000 units of service to individuals in McLeod County. In the last decade, the UWMC has dedicated over $2,000,000 in community investment to nearly 100 agencies providing services and programs in the area.