United Way of Texas Enlists MobileCause to Raise Funds for Fire Victims

Donors can text the keyword "WILDFIRE" to 85944 to contribute $10 to the United Way of Texas Wildfire Relief fund.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2011 -- MobileCause (www.mobilecause.com), the leading U.S. web service for mobile communication, CRM and fundraising to non-profit sector, has partnered with United Way of Texas to raise funds for the victims of the wildfires in Central Texas.

MobileCause has enabled donors to support the relief fund through their mobile device. Donors can text the keyword "WILDFIRE" to 85944 to contribute $10 to the United Way of Texas Wildfire Relief fund. A one-time $10 donation will be added to donator's mobile bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. Contributions will aid victims of the fire that has burned more than 34,000 acres.

"This fire has been devastating to the people of Central Texas and we hope that donations will aid those affected," said MobileCause CEO Douglas Plank.  "Donating via text is an easy way to make an impact on a disaster where people have lost their homes and businesses.  We are honored to partner with the United Way of Texas to quickly make this fundraising opportunity available."

For more information on MobileCause and other current fundraising efforts please visit: www.mobilecause.com.

About United Way Capital Area United Way Capital Area addresses the root causes of poverty by focusing on three key areas: education, income and health – the building blocks for a good life. UWCA works to create measurable change that prevents problems from happening in the first place and that empowers people to improve the quality of life for themselves and others. Our vision for Central Texas is a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income and healthy lives. For more information, please visit www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org.

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