Merrimack – United Way of Greater Nashua received a $142,850 pledge recently from Anheuser-Busch and its employees representing ongoing support for the 2009-2010 campaign. The donation came in two parts – $55,300 in pledges from brewery employees and $87,552 from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, together totaling more than $142,850.

“Anheuser-Busch employees care deeply about this community and have always given generously to their friends and neighbors through the United Way,” said Rob Haas, general manager, Anheuser-Busch Merrimack brewery. As our community and nation continue to struggle in a sluggish economy, now more than ever our neighbors are in need of the vital services the United Way provides.”

The donations will be used to support local health and human service programs through several local nonprofit agencies. Don Mattise, president, United Way of Greater Nashua accepted the donation on behalf of United Way from brewery employees at the facility in Merrimack. The contribution was presented on behalf of the Merrimack brewery’s dedicated employees and the Anheuser-Busch Foundation.

Anheuser-Busch and its charitable foundation have supported United Way of Greater Nashua for several decades. The Anheuser-Busch Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Anheuser-Busch, donating funds to hundreds of charities each year in communities across the country.

United Way of Greater Nashua seeks to improve people’s lives by creating lasting changes in conditions that affect its communities. United Way collaborates with local business, government, nonprofits, faith-based groups and individuals to define and address the most pressing problems. At the same time, United Way continues its tradition of helping area residents meet basic health and human service needs by supporting innovative programs that have positive, measurable outcomes.

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 49.2 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world’s largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico’s leading brewer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Global Companies list in 2009. Anheuser Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world’s largest recyclers of aluminum cans. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

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