United Way Needs Community's Help
The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. announced today that the organization has raised 27% of its $325,000 goal. With roughly six weeks left in the United Way’s annual fundraising drive, officials of the organization are asking for the community’s help in achieving its goal.
Executive Director Megan Minich stated that “This year the United Way provided critical funding to 17 agencies and 38 programs in the Bradford area. Without United Way funding, many of these agencies will not be able to continue providing key services to those less fortunate. The need for these funds is greater than ever due to state budget cuts to many of our partner agencies, as well as the tough economic challenges that we face as a society. We are already seeing an increase in the number of agencies requesting support and in the amount they are requesting.”
United Way Board of Directors President Vonda Reese added that “We are fortunate to live in a community that has been very caring and generous. I am hopeful that the Bradford community will once again pull together to reach our goal because this is an accomplishment that we can all take pride in. For over 85 years, our United Way has been connecting community resources with the critical needs of individuals, to improve and change lives. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when a neighborhood turns around, when families have good health and workers have solid jobs.”
Reese continued that “Those that give money to the United Way can do so with the assurance that every agency is carefully evaluated by a board of directors, and that the money raised here stays here, in the Bradford community. Giving to the United Way is among the most efficient ways for donors to ensure that their money is directed to agencies that can make a real difference in meeting the needs of this community. We wish to express our gratitude for all of the donations received thus far; we would not have reached this plateau without your support.”
Minich added that “We have been diligently scheduling employee presentations with many of our area employers, with still more appeals to be conducted in the coming weeks. We are optimistic that we will see the red in our thermometers rising relatively quickly.”
For questions regarding campaign 2011, “Live United and Lend a Helping Hand,” or to make a financial donation, please contact the United Way office at 814-368-6181 or visit www.uwbanews.org.
Executive Director Megan Minich stated that “This year the United Way provided critical funding to 17 agencies and 38 programs in the Bradford area. Without United Way funding, many of these agencies will not be able to continue providing key services to those less fortunate. The need for these funds is greater than ever due to state budget cuts to many of our partner agencies, as well as the tough economic challenges that we face as a society. We are already seeing an increase in the number of agencies requesting support and in the amount they are requesting.”
United Way Board of Directors President Vonda Reese added that “We are fortunate to live in a community that has been very caring and generous. I am hopeful that the Bradford community will once again pull together to reach our goal because this is an accomplishment that we can all take pride in. For over 85 years, our United Way has been connecting community resources with the critical needs of individuals, to improve and change lives. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when a neighborhood turns around, when families have good health and workers have solid jobs.”Reese continued that “Those that give money to the United Way can do so with the assurance that every agency is carefully evaluated by a board of directors, and that the money raised here stays here, in the Bradford community. Giving to the United Way is among the most efficient ways for donors to ensure that their money is directed to agencies that can make a real difference in meeting the needs of this community. We wish to express our gratitude for all of the donations received thus far; we would not have reached this plateau without your support.”
Minich added that “We have been diligently scheduling employee presentations with many of our area employers, with still more appeals to be conducted in the coming weeks. We are optimistic that we will see the red in our thermometers rising relatively quickly.”
For questions regarding campaign 2011, “Live United and Lend a Helping Hand,” or to make a financial donation, please contact the United Way office at 814-368-6181 or visit www.uwbanews.org.
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