Rite Aid corporate raises more than $600,000 for United Way

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid on Tuesday announced that associates in its corporate offices located throughout the greater Harrisburg area raised $613,555 during its 2013 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Capital Region. Rite Aid has raised more than $6.4 million for the United Way of the Capital Region since it began holding a corporate campaign in 2002. 

"Rite Aid associates in the corporate offices have long-supported the United Way of the Capital Region and I know I speak for the entire team when I say we are proud to partner with them in their efforts to assist and improve the lives of those in our community," Ken Martindale, Rite Aid president and COO and president of the Rite Aid Foundation, said. "Our 2013 campaign, which included a $20,000 increase over the prior year's campaign, truly highlights the passion of our team and our commitment to being a caring neighbor."  

Rite Aid's associate giving campaign kicked off on Sept. 24. The company also raised money during its 2013 campaign through a silent online auction, a departmental basket challenge and a series of pancake breakfasts and pizza parties across its corporate offices.   

"Each year, the United Way of the Capital Region makes a profound impact in the lives of many by addressing specific needs and providing critical resources to partner agencies in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties, but that wouldn't be possible without the support of companies like Rite Aid," Timothy Fatzinger, United Way of the Capital Region president and CEO, said. "It's clear that Rite Aid associates share our mission and are dedicated to making a difference, and we're so thankful for their generous support."