United Way of Racine County recently hosted its first Live United Gala at Festival Hall to kick off the organization’s annual campaign. All proceeds benefited United Way of Racine County’s general campaign pool, which provides funding for 40 local nonprofits and several United Way initiatives.
This event was sponsored by Johnson Financial Group and Educators Credit Union.
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Lori Riffer, United Way of Racine County employee running the 50/50 raffle, with coworker Barb Jopke.
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Karin Kirchmeier, interim president and CEO of United Way of Racine County, addresses the gala's attendees.