Organizers with the 2012 United Way Campaign say fundraising efforts are still going strong with hundreds of thousands of dollars already raised in helping non-profit organizations to stay afloat and assist individuals in need.

United Way of the Pennyrile Executive Director, Jennifer Maddux recently announced the non-profit organization was nearly 70 percent of the way from reaching its goal of $738,000.

Ms. Maddux says donations are still needed to ensure the organization reaches its goal, with the money that’s raised during the campaign to go towards funding 23 area agencies in the business of helping the less fortunate.

Ms. Maddux added that every dollar counts and will go towards helping individuals in the community, especially during the holidays.

The fundraising campaign is expected to conclude at the end of this month.
For residents wanting to donate to the United Way, contact 270-886-8171.

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