The United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh brought its 1966 fund-raising campaign to a successful conclusion with a total of $1, 807, 225 raised for its 36 local, national and overseas beneficiary agencies, it was announced here today.
UJF president Alvin Rogal reported that more than $190, 000 was raised than the starting figure in the campaign. He stated that this was the first campaign in the history of the Federation where a goal had been achieved. Campaign chairman David Lowenthal announced that this was the largest amount raised during a regular non-emergency campaign since 1951, and that the community was well on its way towards becoming a $2, 000, 000 community.
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