Lawrence United Way reaches 57 percent of campaign goal

Lawrence United Way reaches 57 percent of campaign goal

NEW CASTLE, PA.

The United Way of Lawrence County has raised 57 percent, or about $226,939, of its $400,000 2011 campaign goal to date, Gayle Young, executive director, reported.

The campaign began with the Day of Caring on Sept 8 and reached the halfway in mid-October. “We plan on wrapping up the campaign by year end,” Young said.

The highlight of the most recent report meeting was a report by Joanne Preston, chairwoman of the annual “Taste of the Town” fund raising event, who said a record 360 people attended the event and raised $15,000.

For more information or to make a contribution, contact the United Way of Lawrence County, 223 North Mercer St., New Castle, Pa. 16101 or call 724-658-8528. The United Way provides financial assistance to seventeen social service agencies in Lawrence County.