ST. LOUIS, MO (October 9, 2009) —  In its 5th company-wide trivia night on Sept. 25, Edward Jones raised more than $33,000 to benefit the community through United Way of Greater St. Louis. This was Edward Jones’ largest trivia night to date with 105 tables and nearly 1,000 people in attendance.

This support, joined with that of others, enables United Way to invest more than $1 million each week in the metro St. Louis region to strengthen health and human services that help more than a million people each year through the nearly 200 local agencies it funds.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is in the midst of raising $66.5 million to support its nearly 200 locally funded agencies. These agencies help prevent illness and promote wellness; protect children and strengthen families; meet basic and emergency needs; promote financial stability and independence; nurture children and youth; keep citizens safe; promote healthy minds and behavior; and build strong neighborhoods and communities.

Jim Weddle, managing partner of Edward Jones is slated to be the 2010 Campaign Chair for United Way of Greater St. Louis. This year’s Chair is Hugh Grant, chairman, president and CEO of Monsanto.

Edward Jones has supported United Way for more than 30 years. In 2008, they gave more than $3.4 million to United Way through corporate and employee support.

About United Way of Greater St. Louis

United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www.stl.unitedway.org.

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