Setting the bar as an organization that LIVES UNITED in North Texas, Celanese wins the 2008 Spirit of Caring Award.
Recognized in its industry as a company that provides operational excellence and execution in its business strategies, Dallas-based Celanese has put this same spirit into making the United Way campaign a success.
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ (UWMD) Spirit of Caring Award recognizes one outstanding company that truly “lives” the spirit of United Way on a year-round basis — where the Spirit of Caring permeates the company culture starting at the top.
“Today, there are many economic challenges that will stretch the needs and resource requirements of all communities,” Jay Townsend said, senior vice president of Business Strategy & Development with Celanese. “United Way provides the most effective mechanism to leverage those resources.”
Celanese values volunteerism and giving back to the community. It provides volunteer leadership with senior executives serving on the UWMD Board of Directors and Campaign Cabinet.
Since 2004, Celanese’s United Way campaign has increased 386 percent with Leadership contributions, gifts of $1,000 or more annually, and Tocqueville contributions, gifts of $10,000 or more annually, increasing 186 percent. It has received numerous awards from UWMD, including three 2008 Pacesetter Awards for Tocqueville Giving, Outstanding Campaign Growth and Pacesetter of the Year.
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas would like to thank Celanese Corporation, its leadership and staff for LIVING UNITED in our community through giving, advocating and volunteering.
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