United Way Cornerstone Award Received
CCC contributions earn honor from United Way campaign
At the United Way of Abilene's "Halftime" Campaign Luncheon on Tuesday, October 21; CCC executive director Brad Carter received one of thirteen Cornerstone Awards. Awards were given to businesses who had increased their United Way campaign contributions by at least 20 percent, CCC employees increased their 2009 giving over 120% from 2008.
CCC's Haven House strategy is funding primarily through a community impact grant from the United Way of Abilene. CCC is also part of a coalition of organizations working to overcome poverty called Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin-By-World that is recipient of a United Way Vision Grant.