United Way Drive Picking Up Steam

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Published on January 2 2020 1:56 pm
Last Updated on January 2 2020 1:56 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

The 2020 Effingham County United Way fund drive is picking up steam.

Chief Professional Officer Linda Hemmen reported that the collection is at $236,694, 74% of the $320,000 goal as they help raise money for 22 local partner agencies.

The agencies that benefit from this year's drive are 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 Senior Volunteer Program; Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois; Effingham Child Development Center; Effingham County FISH Human Services; Effingham County Search and 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 Resoration); SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now); and the Unit 40 Mentoring Program.

Donations can be mailed to 1108 South Willow or Post Office Box 2 in Effingham, 62401.

The 2019 campaign will officially close on January 31.