United Way Recognizes Crescent River Port Pilots for Giving Back to the Community

NEW ORLEANS, January 27, 2003 – Answering the United Way’s request for members of the Maritime community to participate in this year’s annual giving drive, the Crescent River Port Pilots led the way with a corporate contribution of $10,000. The Association then challenged individual pilots to give to the non-profit organization.

Many pilots have responded at the leadership level. This is especially important to the United Way this year because every gift at the leadership level of $1,000 or more will receive a matching donation from the RosaMary Foundation. Campaign Chairperson Kim Sport has recognized the pilots’ efforts in this campaign.

“We’re very excited about the Crescent Pilots’ contributions to the United Way. They have really taken the lead in the maritime community. We hope the pilots’ example will encourage others in the industry to step up. If they do, we will certainly reach our goal and help the United Way fund vital services in our community,” Sport said.

All dollars given to the Greater New Orleans United Way are invested locally. Last year, 700,000 people were helped by the Greater New Orleans United Way in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes. The United Way funds 140 health and human service programs provided by over 80 member and affiliated agencies.

Other organizations the Crescent Pilots' Association has given to this year include the American Heart Foundation, Coast Guard Foundation, Algiers Irish Association, Propeller Club of New Orleans, Jefferson Dollars for Scholars, Jewish Endowment Foundation, Little Sisters of the Poor, LA Committee on Human Rights and WRBH – radio for the blind.

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