Brighton, Michigan – Family foundations, local business partners, and area residents responded overwhelmingly on Monday, December 4 for Livingston
County United Way’s 16th Annual Matching Money Monday.

“I’m extremely happy to share the wonderful news that the community supported this year’s Matching Money Monday in unprecedented ways,” shared Patricia Sliter, Executive Director. “Over $435,000 was raised through our wonderful sponsors support and generous community donations. This was a record-breaking year for this event! We can’t say thank you enough to all our friends here in Livingston County. You’re truly helping to change lives of area residents.”

All proceeds from this event will be directly invested into local basic need programs that will help families with food, shelter, utilities and more in the upcoming year. The funds raised will be part of the Community Investments process that takes place in mid-April, where community leaders come together to determine the best use of these donated dollars. They will review funding applications, financial reports and return-on-investment stats from area agencies who apply for program funds.

“It will be a few days before we have a final tally from the day, and it’s not too late to make a contribution,” continued Patricia. “If anyone is still interested in making a year-end donation, they can call our office at 810-494-3000 or visit our website, www.lcunitedway.org.”

Sponsors who helped to make Matching Money Monday a reality included the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, Citizens Insurance, Asahi Kasei Plastics, Bee Rex Apiary, Anonymous Donor, GM, LCUW Past and Present Board Members, Bob Maxey Ford, Hartland Insurance Agency, Katie Pikkarainen State Farm, Howell Rotary Club, WHMI 93.5, Wilson Marine and Redi-Wall.

For more information about Livingston County United Way, current funded programs and initiatives, visit www.lcunitedway.org.