Last year, Donor Club of Elgin members personally donated a total of $10,000 to local charities when the annual book review and luncheon had to be canceled due to COVID-19.
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Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jan 21, 2021 1:57 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- United Way Board of Directors would like to thank all businesses and individuals who have donated to the United Way campaign to date. The campaign officially closes on 1/31/21. To date a total of $253,825 has been raised, which is 80% of the $320,000 goal. Donations are still being accepted. Funds raised help 20 local partner agencies provide support and services to those in need in Effingham County. The global pandemic has greatly affected fundraising efforts as fundraiser events previously scheduled were cancelled due to COVID.
20 local partner agencies will receive funding from the 2020 – 2021 campaign: Altamont After School Program, Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Mid Illinois), Boy Scouts – Greater St Louis Area Council, Catholic Charities, CEFS Literacy Program, Child Advocacy Center of E. Central Illinois, Effingham Child Development Cent
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jan 11, 2021 5:02 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The 2020 United Way Campaign officially closes at the end of January. To date a total of $223,454 has been raised, which is 70% of the $320,000 goal. United Way Board of Directors would like to thank all businesses and individuals who have donated to the campaign. Donations are still being accepted, as the campaign officially closes on 1/31/21. Funds raised help 20 local partner agencies provide support and services to those in need in Effingham County. The global pandemic has greatly affected fundraising efforts as fundraiser events previously scheduled were cancelled due to COVID.
United Way of Effingham County 39% Toward Goal Published on December 21 2020 4:43 pm Last Updated on December 21 2020 4:43 pm Written by Greg Sapp
The 2020 Effingham County United Way Campaign is currently underway.
To date, a total of $126,419 has been raised, which is 39% of the $320,000 goal. The Effingham County United Way Board of Directors is asking for your help during these unprecedented times.
Funds raised help 20 local partner agencies provide support and services to those in need in Effingham County. The global pandemic has greatly affected fundraising efforts as fundraisers previously scheduled were cancelled due to COVID.
Prior to the pandemic, one out of three people used services provided by the agencies. Because of the pandemic, these agencies are serving more people in our community during these difficult times.