Around Town: Spirit AeroSystems donates $21,000 to Lenoir/Greene United Way

Spirit AeroSystems recently donated $21,000 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The donation will support the work of multiple area nonprofit organizations who receive funding support through Lenoir/Greene United Way.

Of the total amount donated, $10,000 was given by the Spirit Golf Charity Classic which is held annually in Wichita, Kansas. The other $11,000 was given by the local employees of Spirit here in Kinston through their Good Neighbor Fund.

“Spirit AeroSystems and its employees are committed to being great corporate citizens of Lenoir and Greene counties.  We recognize all the tremendous things Lenoir/Greene United Way does in providing much needed support to our neighbors and local non-profit organizations. This gift is a testament of our commitment,” stated John Beilman, Spirit AeroSystems Facilities Director and President of the Kinston Good Neighbor Fund.

“Lenoir/Greene United Way sincerely appreciates this incredible investment by Spirit AeroSystems and their employees, who are so committed to our community, added Molly Taylor, Executive Director of Lenoir/Greene United Way.  It is through partnerships like these that we are able to assist many local organizations and we are very grateful.”

The Lenoir/Greene United Way is a member agency that supports a variety of non-profit organizations in the Lenoir/Greene communities.  Through generous donations from individuals and corporations, the Lenoir/Greene United Way works to improve quality of life by impacting human needs.  Donating to the Lenoir/Greene United Way is an investment in our communities’ future success. For more information, go to www.lenoirgreeneunitedway.org.