United Fund achieves 38% of goal of $50,000.00

The Ellwood City United Fund annual campaign began Oct 1, 2016 with a set goal of $50,000.00 for the coming year of 2017. A get acquainted mixer was held on Oct 18, 2016 that was enjoyed by over 60 guest and service organizations. Andy Kindle, treasurer said, “the first 45 days of the campaign the donations have reached up to over 38% of the goal, funds collected to date total $19,905.00.”

“We still have 45 days to receive donations and we are hopeful that the community will respond this year and be generous to help our neighbors and  friends in need,” said Connie MacDonald president of the United Fund.

“People do not realize that the Ellwood City United Fund is here to serve the community all year long,” said Chip Campbell, United Fund director. “We only have a fund drive three months of the year. The rest of the year, we will help people with water, gas, electric bills and the agencies we serve with emergency funds.” All agencies are in need of funding and are experiencing reductions in contributions, even from state and local governments. All gifts to the United Fund at tax deductible and stay in the Ellwood City Area.

This years distributions of the donations will aide the following agencies:

Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts

City Rescue Mission

People – in – need

Lark Enterprises

Ellwood City Library

Ellwood Family Center

Unicenter-Human Services

Ellwood Education Foundation

Last years United Fund drive goal fell short by $5000.00 and with continued shortfalls it could affect how many agencies we will be able to support that provide services to our community. ” The people of Ellwood City have always been very generous and have a pride in the community,” Kindle said. “We feel that we can meet our goal if people will generously give knowing that they can make a difference in some ones life.”

Anyone wishing to donate may send a check to: Ellwood City United Fund, Post Office Box 174, Ellwood City, Pa16117.