Thanks to the on-going support of the generous people in our community, the United Way of Susquehanna County is proud to report that they have reached their 2010 campaign goal of $300,000. On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, more than 40 community members gathered at the Community Foundation Building for the United Way of Susquehanna County’s Annual Celebration to commemorate the contributions raised for programs and agencies over the past year. The donations raised during this year’s campaign will be used to fund programs offered by the 19 United Way partner agencies.
This year’s guest speaker, Douglas Sivers, Case Manager for the Susquehanna County Literacy Program, spoke about the number of people in our county who are in need of services and the issues and obstacles they face everyday. The literacy program offers many ways to help the 5,300 + Susquehanna County residents that lack basic literacy skills. If interested in learning more about these resources or volunteering please contact sclp@epix.net or 465-2880.
Many individuals and businesses were honored for outstanding volunteer work as well as for generous contributions. Among those honored was Eagle Scout, Jesse E. Borosh. Dave Alamo, Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America District Executive, spoke about the work that an Eagle Scout must accomplish in order to receive this honor. Alamo presented Borosh with a Certificate of Recognition from the United Way of Susquehanna County. In addition, Pat Acker from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania spoke about the upcoming birthday of the Girl Scouts. On March 12, 2011, the Girl Scouts will be celebrating their 99th birthday. To celebrate girl scouts will be doing a day of service. Acker hopes to have the girls volunteer for local agencies and programs.
Tammy Bonnice, from Montrose Publishing Co. Inc. served as the United Way’s Campaign Chairman. Her effort and dedication is greatly appreciated. Bonnice announced that this year’s goal will be to raise $350,000.
For more information about the United Way or to learn more about upcoming events please visit our website at www.UnitedWayofSusquehannaCounty.org.
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