United Way at 30 Percent of Goal

United Way of the Bradford Area has made its second thermometer posting of 2012-2013 Campaign: LIVE UNITED, announcing that the organization is currently at 30% of the $330,000 goal.

“We’ve had a successful business solicitation period with 6 new business donors contributing to this campaign. The new support of those businesses along with 39 new individual donors is a testament to our community members who are invested our community’s future,” stated Executive Director, Megan Minich.

Business Division Co-Chair Deb Huston added, “We are very pleased at reaching this milestone in our campaign; however, we need to keep the momentum going. The support of the entire community is essential to reaching our goal. I have come to know Bradford as a very warm and giving community and I am confident that we will succeed.”

“United Way of the Bradford Area has also seen a positive response from the one-time mailing appealing to the Smethport area for donations,” stated Minich. “Our goal is to raise not only funds for the Smethport agencies but awareness as well.”

Efforts will continue over the next two months to not only solicit the local community for monetary support, but to also educate it on the purpose of United Way. This year’s appeal for 2012-2013 Campaign: LIVE UNITED and the Smethport Campaign will conclude on December 15, and the organization will officially close out the campaign on January 5, 2013.

If anyone has questions regarding the 2012-2013 Campaign: LIVE UNITED or would like to make a financial donation, please contact the United Way office at 814-368-6181 or visit www.uwbanews.org.

Pictured from left Karen Costello-Pecht, Campaign Co-Chair, Anne Holliday, Business Division Co-Chair, Deb Huston, Business Division Co-Chair, and Steve Cotillion, Campaign Co-Chair.
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