Five Agencies Receive Funding From United Way's Smethport Appeal

Five agencies recently received funding from the United Way of the Bradford Area through funds raised during the Smethport campaign.

According to Mandi Wilton Davis, Executive Director, the Hamlin Memorial Library, the McKean County Historical Society, the Smethport Recreation Center/Memorial Pool, Futures Rehabilitation Center and the YWCA of Bradford each received $500 during the first allocation process.

“We were pleased to have the requests that we did,” said Davis. “I know that the dollars raised during the Smethport appeal were needed by these agencies, all of which provide direct services in that community.”

The United Way of the Bradford Area managed the fundraising efforts for Smethport and the surrounding areas during the 2012 solicitation process, and the nearly-$5,000 which was raised will go directly back to applicable agencies and programs in those zip codes.

Pictured, United Way Executive Director, Mandi Wilton Davis (r), and Board Member, Patty Witchen, congratulate three agency representatives on their $500 allocation from the Smethport campaign. Pictured are (l) Lori Rounsville, Hamlin Memorial Library Director; Christy Olson, Smethport Memorial Pool board member; and Roger Alexis, McKean County Historical Society Acting President. Additionally, Futures Rehabilitation Center and the YWCA of Bradford received funds from the first of the semi-annual requests.
Photo courtesy of the United Way of the Bradford Area

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