United Way Allmost There

With only one week to go until the United Way of the Bradford Area plans to make a final goal announcement, the organization has $25,000 left to raise.

“We’re appealing to anyone who has been a donor in the past, or anyone who would be considered new, to submit your pledge to us this week,” says Executive Director Kelly Case. “We’re not looking for payment in full at this time, but just a planned contribution to campaign 2009.”

“We have been working hard to make personal visits or phone calls to as many individuals and businesses as possible,” says Assistant Director Mandi Wilton Davis. “Our Board of Directors has been working on the follow-up tasks,” she added, “as well as the campaign chairs.”

“We’ve made great strides throughout this entire process,” says Case, “we’re just hoping to continue with those successes and ultimately give the agencies which have applied for funding what is necessary to keep their programs operational.”

With money raised last year, 16 agencies and 33 programs were able to receive financial assistance, many of which would not be in existence without the United Way allocation.

“There are so many worthwhile programs that benefit from United Way funding,” says Davis, “a pretty substantial void would be left if these programs couldn’t be offered in the local community.”

A contribution to campaign 2009 can be made by contacting the United Way office or visiting the organization’s website, www.uwbanews.org.

In other news, the first quarter (2010) Community Innovations applications are due Monday, January 4. An application can be obtained via the website.