Leadership Giving

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The Leadership Giving Societies of the United Way of Clark and Champaign Counties were established to recognize and honor those individuals who have displayed uncommon benevolence in meeting local human needs. Leadership gifts to the United Way help create a solid foundation of health and human services through which much needed assistance is provided to thousands of people right here in our community.

These individuals are making a dramatic difference in the lives of many people. Our United Way honors these caring people who lead from the heart, and by doing so, inspire their friends, peers and associates to follow their example.

Wesley T. Harrison (1906 - 1984) was a lifelong volunteer whose personal efforts were always directed at enhancing the quality of life for his fellow citizens. His many contributions to our community exemplify the spirit of the United Way. The United Way Board of Trustees established the Wesley T. Harrison Society with the dual purpose of honoring his memory and recognizing those individuals who contribute $500 or more to the annual campaign.

Founders are individuals recognized and thanked for donating $5,000 or more to the United Way Campaign.

The Patron's Circle thanks those individuals who donate $2,500 or more.

Persons who contribute $1,000 or more are named Benefactors.

Those who donate at least $500 are designated Leadership Givers.

Concluding his fourth term as mayor of the City of Urbana in 1984, Lew Moore continues a career of voluntary service in Champaign County, which now spans five decades. The United Way Board of Trustees established the Lew Moore Society in 1990 to recognize Mr. Moore for exemplary service as well as to thank those individuals who contribute $500 or more to the annual campaign in Champaign County.