Press Release -
January 19, 2005
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For Immediate Release January 19, 2005
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Contact: Lynn Hollinger
(814) 532-4902
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National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC) Employees
Pledge More than $54,000 to Local and National Charities
Johnstown, PA - Employees of the National Drug Intelligence Center
(NDIC), a component agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, located in
Johnstown have donated $54,722 to local and national charities as part
of the federal government's annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
This year's amount exceeds last year's record high of $42,461 and is
more than double of the amount contributed in previous years. This
year's donations are the largest amount ever contributed to the
charitable campaign in the agency's 11-year history.
A significant portion of this year's proceeds is once again projected
to be donated to the local United Way of the Laurel Highlands in
Johnstown. Last year, employees contributed $18,254 to the local United
Way of the Laurel Highlands out of a total of $42,461 that was donated
to all charities that year.
"NDIC employees have responded generously again this year
exceeding our goal of $40,000. In addition to pledges, we introduced a
couple of innovative ways to raise funds including dress down days and a
bake sale," said Dave Bonski, CFC Campaign Chairperson and
Technical Services Branch Chief at NDIC.
"The employees of NDIC realize that charitable giving especially
to local charities in the Johnstown area is an important part of being a
good member of the Johnstown community. I wish to thank the employees
for their generosity and I know that the local United Way will use the
money for very worthy causes in the Johnstown area," said Acting
Director Martin Pracht.
Upon learning of NDIC's contribution, Congressman John P. Murtha
said, "It's gratifying to me that these federal employees are so
involved in the community. Their generosity helps provide programs that
improve the quality of life for thousands of Southwestern Pennsylvania
residents by developing our youth, strengthening families and supporting
our aging population."
The CFC is one of the largest annual fundraising events by the
federal government. In 2003, federal employees across the country raised
more than $249 million for charitable causes.
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