The United Way of Central Alabama announced its goal for the annual pacesetter campaign on Tuesday afternoon at B&A Warehouse.

The goal set for this summer by UWCA and their corporate partners is $7.75 million, $500,000 more than last year’s goal (the total raised in 2006 was $8.1 million).

UWCA provides financial support to more than 80 community partners as well as coordinate several area initiatives, including Assets for Independence and Clastran.

The campaign will continue through August 16 and serve as a starting point for the annual fall campaign.

The annual fall campaign will take place from September 6 and run through December 6.