Colonial Pipeline Announces Record-setting United Way Fundraising Campaign

Beth Anderson and Michelle Callaway of CP present a check to Thomas Guthrie of the United Way

ALPHARETTA – Colonial Pipeline Company announced today it raised $356,000 for the United Way through a superhero-themed fundraising drive, surpassing its 2014 contributions by 11 percent. Using the tagline ​“heroes wanted,” the campaign resulted in nearly 350 employees committing more than $131,000, which was matched dollar-for-dollar by Colonial Pipeline. 

The record-setting drive also includes $47,000 in funds raised through golf tournaments and silent auctions. Colonial Pipeline partners with United Way annually.

“Colonial is committed to strengthening the communities we serve, and this year’s record United Way fundraising effort demonstrates that vividly,” said Beth Anderson, Colonial’s United Way campaign chairman. ​“From Houston, Texas to Linden, New Jersey, we are partners in the success of the markets we serve – both through the energy we move and the generosity of our employees.”

As part of the month of donations and volunteering, Colonial employees volunteered more than 150 hours at service projects such as Hands on Atlanta at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, where 25 employees helped sort more than 12,000 pounds of food.

Colonial also set the goal of creating 1,200 Operation Gratitude care packages for deployed troops this year. Employees have already written more than 220 letters that will accompany the gifts. 

For the latest news on Colonial Pipeline’s community engagement initiatives, visit www.colpipe.com and click on media. 

About Colonial Pipeline Co. 

Based in Alpharetta, Ga., Colonial is a 5,500-mile pipeline system transporting gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, home heating oil and fuels for the U.S. military. The network of underground pipelines originates in Houston, Texas, and terminates at Linden, N.J., on the New York harbor. 

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