Tennessee’s first lady launches Bradley County’s United Way campaign

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Education and volunteerism make the best combination for Tennessee’s future, the state’s first lady, Crissy Haslam, said here Tuesday.

Haslam, wife of Gov. Bill Haslam, was the keynote speaker for the kickoff luncheon for the 2011 campaign for United Way of Bradley County.

United Way board Chairman Terry Henry announced that the 2011 campaign goal is $2.3 million. Of that amount, $902,280 is anticipated from corporations, businesses and professional groups, he said. The campaign will run until early next year, with most contributions made through payroll deductions.

Last year’s goal was $2.26 million; more than $2.4 million was collected.

Nineteen organizations receive United Way funding in Bradley County.