Shannon Patten, Manager of Media and Community Relations and Jack Daniel, District Manager for Publix Supermarkets presented Susan Arnett, President of United Way of Pasco County a check for $321,300. This money represents the Publix Foundations match for the employee workplace campaign which raised

$426,247.80 for a grand total of $747,547.80.
“The United Way of Pasco County could not do the important work of advancing the common good in this community without Publix Supermarket and their associates. The culture of giving that has been created within this organization is second to none. As our number one donor, Publix and its associates raise the bar every year. Their heart, their soul and their determination to truly LIVE UNITED is overwhelming”, said Susan Arnett.
The fundraising goal for the 2007 2008 Community Campaign was $1,625,000.00. This is an increase of 12% over the 2006 2007 goal. “We are currently at 99.3% of our goal. I am confident we will meet the goal by the end of the campaign which is June 30th,” stated Deborah Vosburgh, Director of Resource Development.