Vertrue Invests $10,000 in the Community through United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) October 1, 2009 -- In its continuing effort to reach out to local communities, Vertrue Incorporated has announced that it donated $10,000 to United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. The donation is one part of Vertrue's ongoing charitable program, Vertrue Good Works (http://Goodworks.Vertrue.com/).
Vertrue's $10,000 investment in United Way's Community Fund will go toward advancing the common good in the areas of Education, Income and Health. United Way's target issues in these areas are school readiness, academic achievement, achieving greater financial stability, increasing affordable housing and reducing homelessness, providing basic needs, healthy youth and resilient families, and healthy older adults.
In addition, Vertrue employees participate in other United Way local community activities such as health fairs, blood drives, career development seminars and more. Beyond dollars, these events provide support and encouragement to local residents.
According to Gary Johnson, CEO of Vertrue (http://www.vertrue.com/gary-johnson.asp) "It is a privilege for Vertrue to be able to make this contribution to United Way of Coastal Fairfield County and help those in need right here in our community. When we invest in United Way, we know that our investment is helping youth and families so that kids do well in school, families can save for the future, and communities are healthy."
"It has been a pleasure working with Vertrue over the years," stated David Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. "I have seen Vertrue's commitment to community and improving the lives of so many. We are grateful for their leadership and investment in United Way," he added.
About Vertrue Incorporated and Vertrue Good Works
Vertrue Incorporated is a global Internet marketing services company and premier marketing partner to corporate clients. Its mission is simple: to provide every consumer with access to savings and services that improve their daily lives. At the same time, Vertrue creates multi-channel venues for its clients and marketing partners to generate substantial revenue.
Vertrue Good Works is an ongoing program enabling Vertrue employees to give back to communities. Visit at http://goodworks.vertrue.com.
About The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County's mission is: "Together, we mobilize our communities to improve people's lives". Our vision is to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Working with many partners, United Way is focused on the building blocks that we need for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health. United Way of Coastal Fairfield County serves the towns of Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Westport, Trumbull, Easton, Monroe, Weston, Norwalk, Wilton and Darien. Find out more at our website, www.unitedwaycfc.org.
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