United Way Campaign 41% to Goal

United Way of Effingham is 41% of the way to this year's campaign goal.

The campaign has raised $133,464 toward its $320,000 goal.

Funds raised from the 2019 campaign benefit 22 local partner agencies: 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, CEFS Retired Sr Volunteer Program (RSVP), Child Advocacy Center of E. Central Illinois, Effingham Child Development Center, Effingham County FISH Human Services, Effingham County Search & Rescue, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Heartland Human Services, Meals on Wheels of CEFS, One Hope United, Oneighty, SAFE (Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies), Senior Services of Effingham County, STAR (Strategic Training and Restoration), SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now) and the Unit 40 Mentoring Program.

If you would like to donate to the 2019 campaign, donations can be mailed to 1108 South Willow Street, PO Box 2, Effingham, IL 62401 or phone them at 217-342-3824. Also ask them about the Buffalo Trace fundraiser.