The United Way of Genesee County surpassed its 2011 campaign goal by 6 percent, United Way officials announced Tuesday.
The annual campaign, which ended May 15, raised $414,702. Dan and Debbie Fischer of WBTA were the chaircouple for the 2011 campaign.
‘‘We are so grateful to the people of Genesee County for their support and generosity,’’ said United Way Executive Director Jamie Rada. ‘‘We will be able to invest these resources into programs that do the most good to help our community.’’
Because of the success of the campaign, the United Way Board of Directors voted to restore funds to those agencies that had received a 3 percent cut, Rada said.
United Way annually supports 15 community agencies that provide emergency services and programs that are vital to the quality of life for Genesee County residents. The agency also sponsors an annual Day of Caring that draws more than 260 volunteers that help with projects that assist local not-for-profit agencies as well as a successful backpack program in city of Batavia schools.
Jay and Ann Marie Gsell will be chaircouple for the 2012 campaign, officials announced. In addition, many community business leaders are being asked to participate in a campaign cabinet for 2012.