Central Missouri United Way launches 2016 campaign

The United Way of Central Missouri on Tuesday announced the launch of this year’s fundraising campaign.

The organization aims to raise $1.825 million in the next year, an increase of $25,000 from last year’s goal, which was met.

United Way also announced Matt Tollerton and Jay Dunkmann as the campaign’s co-chairs.

The organization announced 2016 Community Support Grant recipients, who will receive a portion of $75,000 as a one-time grant:

American Red Cross Boys and Girls Club Capital City Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association Council for Drug-Free Youth Pathways Salvation Army El Puente Gateway Industries Habitat for Humanity Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) Kid’s Harbor Working Wheels for Working Families

For more information about United Way of Central Missouri, visit its website.