Veritaaq Wraps Up A Successful 2011 United Way Campaign

(November, 2011) - Veritaaq employees wrapped up their annual United Way campaign recently, reaching a staff participation of 100% again this year and surpassing their campaign goal of $16,500 to raise an astounding $19,548!

Since Veritaaq’s involvement with United Way, over $100,000 has been raised – testimony of the company’s dedication to building a stronger community. 

Veritaaq employees donate without hesitation each and every year. Keeping in line with one of the company’s key core values, the entire staff demonstrated how “Teamwork” added to the success of this year’s campaign. 

Dia Shams, Veritaaq’s 2011 United Way Campaign Coordinator, played an integral role in the successful fundraising efforts.  She approached several local businesses that were more than willing to help her in her efforts – again, reinforcing a true community effort.  This, of course, added a little extra to their already successful campaign efforts of years previous.  They also took the opportunity to reach out to their consultants this year who were very generous in their donations as well.  She commended fellow employees and partners on another fruitful campaign.

“I am overwhelmed with the response from my colleagues.  I was expecting a good campaign, but it really did exceed my expectations.  The support we received from the community was outstanding.  The mission of the United Way is to bring people and resources together to build a strong, healthy, safe community for everyone.  Our involvement this year really is a great example of that.  Reaching outside of our own organization for support really helped increase what we were able to raise this year.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed and that I had the pleasure of working with in making this year’s campaign such a success.”     

Paul Genier, Veritaaq’s President, praised employees for their generosity. “I am very pleased but not at all surprised by our team’s generosity.  We have a great team of employees who are passionate about giving back to the community.  I am particularly impressed with the 100% participation rate.  It really is a testament to Veritaaq’s commitment to one of our key core values - Teamwork.”

For a company with fewer than 50 employees, Veritaaq made a substantial contribution to the United Way again in 2011.  Congratulations on a successful campaign, Veritaaq!