N. Columbiana United Way misses 2007-08 campaign goal

SALEM — The United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County has fallen short in its campaign for the 2007-08 campaign.

President Roger Hack reported that pledges totaled $190,288, or 71.5 percent of the goal of $266,000.

Some larger donors have not returned their pledges, however. Donations to United Way campaign are still being accepted. No date was given to formally end the fund-raising campaign.

Some 22 agencies rely on United Way for support.

The Salem Community Foundation is offering a 10 percent match to donations if donors make their checks payable to United Way/Salem Community Foundation.

Officers returned to office for another term were Hack, president; Nancy McCoy, first vice president; Beverly Couchie, second vice president; and Jack Hutton, treasurer. Eloise Traina was announced as a new board member.

Newly appointed executive director George W.S. Hays is making plans for the upcoming 2008-09 campaign to be kicked off in early September.