LULING — United Way of St. Charles recently announced it raised $3,462,716, representing the largest campaign in the organization’s history.

“I could not be more proud of the Valero St. Charles employees for beating their goal and raising over $1.17 million for United Way,” said Jerry Stumbo, Valero VP and General Manager, and UWSC Campaign co-chair for 2018-19.

“We achieved 100% participation, which means that each and every employee at the site contributed to positively impact our community and meet the most critical needs in our society.”

In addition to Stumbo, other 2018-19 Campaign co-chairs include Chief Rodney Madere, Chief Deputy of St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office; Teddi Touchard Roberts, Community Outreach for St. Charles Parish Hospital/Ochsner; and Laurie Guichard, United Way of St. Charles volunteer.

Companies such as Valero St. Charles Refinery, Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex, Dow St. Charles Operations, Bayer, OxyChem, Entergy Waterford 3, Zachry Group and Cornerstone Chemical Company received top honors for success in campaign improvement, employee per capita giving, corporate giving, percent participation and leadership giving.

Also recognized at the Victory Celebration were the non-industry campaigns of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Beaed of Louisiana, St. Charles Community Health Center, AM/PM Staffing Services, St. Charles Parish Hospital, First National Bank USA, Arc of St. Charles, St. Charles Parish Government, United Way of St. Charles and St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Valero St. Charles Refinery was awarded the highest honor, receiving the UWSC Spirit Award in recognition of the best overall United Way campaign. In 2018-19, Valero St. Charles Refinery increased their total by 2 percent, raising $1,171,441 for United Way.

“United Way of St. Charles would like to thank all the local industries, businesses, and individuals for their hard work in making this campaign a success. You all should be very proud,” said John Dias, UWSC Executive Director, as he addressed the audience of company leaders and campaign coordinators.

United Way of St. Charles is a non-profit organization working to create lasting changes in St. Charles Parish by funding local agencies and developing programs that target education, income and health.

For more information about United Way of St. Charles or its annual campaign efforts visit uwaysc.org or call 985-331-9063