Union Pacific’s United Way Campaign Positively Impacts 89 Chapters

Union Pacific Railroad raised $860,000 for United Way affiliates across its 23-state system during its annual employee giving campaign in September.

"United Way's nationwide network allows companies like Union Pacific to direct donations to nearly 90 chapters, leveraging the reach of our enterprise to improve hundreds of UP communities through one unified campaign," said Craig Richardson, executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. "As this year's campaign chair, I was privileged to experience firsthand our employees' teamwork, passion and camaraderie as they rallied for great causes. This is who we are."

Since 2003, Union Pacific has raised nearly $30 million for United Way chapters in the communities where its employees live and work.

President Beth Whited launched the campaign with a video testimonial, and CEO Jim Vena's leadership team engaged with local nonprofits and Union Pacific employees at a Community Village social in Omaha. Railroad department coordinators organized festive activities like treat carts, railroad-themed bingo, conference room putt-putt, pumpkin carving, pizza parties and volunteer opportunities.

"I am always amazed by people's passion and follow-through on community projects," said Krista Radloff, banking specialist, Finance, who volunteered her time as part of the United Way of the Midlands Day of Caring. "It's a yearly reminder to reach out and give more in my daily life."