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(center), campaign coordinator at PCS, introduces other PCS employees who are present at the luncheon.


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Donna Fagan, executive director of Another Way, talks
about the Homeless Services Network of Suwannee
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Steve Oliva, executive director of the WellFlorida Council,
talks about the programs they have that promote wellness
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Renee Cobb, 2-1-1 coordinator, explains the information
and referral service.


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campaign contributions
and pledges totaled more
than $281,000 over 40%
of the goal.
 Don Fenneman, a Chal-
lenger's Club member, ex-
plained that the members
of the club have con-
tributed $500 or more to
the current campaign.
There are 19 new members
bringing the total to 100 in
Hamilton County. The
Challenger's Club has
raised over $70,000 toward
their goal of $180,000.
 Steven Oliva, executive
director of the WellFlorida
Council, gave a brief
overview of some of the
programs they have avail-
able. The Council is a new
partner agency of the Unit-
ed Way of Suwannee Val-
ley, which promotes health
and wellness in 16 coun-
ties.
 Kanoye Capps, execu-
tive director of the Hamil-
ton County Council on
Aging, described the types
of assistance they provide
to senior citizens and their
caregivers. She also ex-
plained the Pharmacy As-
sistance Program and stat-
ed that it is the only stand
alone agency of its type in
Florida.
 Renee Cobb who retired
from the board of directors
to serve as the first 2-1-1
coordinator, noted that in-
dividual counties pay for
the referral service.
Trained operators refer
callers to the appropriate
agencies that can handle
their needs.
 Fabray Smith-Wiggins
from the State's Attorney's
Office shared the success
of the Florida State Em-
ployees Charitable Cam-
paign through United
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Rita Dopp. Smith-Wiggins
has served on the United
Way Admissions and Al-
locations Committee for
several years.
. Jeff Parker, long-time
volunteer and campaign
coordinator at PCS, stated
that they had raised over
$77,000, which will be
matched by the company.
He also recognized PCS
.employees who were pre-
sent at the luncheon.
 Donna Fagan, executive
director of Another Way
domestic violence center,
talked about the Homeless
Services Network of
Suwannee Valley. The
Network helps communi-
ties deal with homeless is-
sues. A 38-bed shelter is
open in Lake City for
homeless people and
Catholic Charities recently
received $100,000 to pro-
vide assistance for the
homeless.
 McKee informed the
group that Monja Robin-
son and Kathy Sasser of
the Jasper News and
Suwannee Democrat have
begun a new tradition
with the annual Suwannee
County United Way Auc-
tion, which is scheduled
on the first Friday in Feb-
ruary. In conclusion of the
luncheon, he reminded
every one of other upcom-
ing events:
 The United Way
Eleventh Annual Auction
will be held on Thursday,
Nov. 17, at the Quality Inn
in Lake City. Preview is at
5:30 p.m and auction be-
gins at 6 p.m.
 The December Cam-
paign Report
Luncheon/Board of Direc-
tors meeting will be held
at noon on Wednesday,
Dec. 14, in the Lake City
Community College Med.
Tech. Auditorium.


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