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1957-2007 Highlights |
| In 1957, a group of New Bern citizens came together to collectively solve community problems - forming the United Fund of New Bern. 1957 Fund Data |
| Mrs. Louise Whitty, who helped lead this initiative, becomes the Director and serves from 1957 to 1976. |
| On July 30, 1957, Founding members of the United Fund of New Bern signed the Articles of Incorporation. |
| Ralph Morris, 1957 Campaign Chair |
| August 28, 1957, the United Fund of New Bern borrowed $2,000 for expenses. |
| 1957 Campaign Goal: $64,948.65 Raised: $40,820.53 62.8% of Goal |
| 1957-2007 American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts have been member agencies. |
| In 1961 there were 54 members on the United Fund of New Bern committees |
| In 1968, United Fund of New Bern reaches 100% of goal, raising $55,990.57 |
| United Fund of New Bern changes name to United Way of Craven County on November 7, 1978. |
| On September 17, 1985, Irene and Alfred Moore, parents of the late Rick A. Moore, MD, presented to Zan Monroe, United Way President, a deed of gift, The Rick A. Moore Memorial Building. |
| With Beverly Perdue and Joe Stallings at the helm of the 1985-1986 Campaign, and their crew of hundreds of volunteers, their "ship" sailed to the largest pledge total in United Way history, $257,600. |
| On June 30, 1993 United Way of Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties changes name to United Way of Coastal Carolina. |
| 1996-1997 United Way of Coastal Carolina campaign raises over $500,000. |
| 1999 United Way of Coastal Carolina distributed over $100,000 in Hurricane Floyd Relieft Funds. |
| 2005-2006 Campaign raises $814,890. Largest Campaign Pledge total |
Rick A. Moore Memorial Building rededicated in 2006
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