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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Penn State Behrend turns trash into treasure
(WJET/WFXP) — A local college campus is doing its part to help out the community. The Penn State Behrend Athletic Department, in partnership with United Way of Erie County, is bringing back its Trash to Treasure Sale on Saturday, May 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the campus' Junker Center, located at 5103 Station Road. The event hopes to help break the cycle of poverty by selling donated items at a discounted price. Orphan Angels offers new services thanks to HQ remodel The public can shop for gently used items, including dorm furniture, electronics, clothing and houseware, with all proceeds going directly to United Way. Prices for all items are negotiable. There will be a $5 entry fee for those who shop from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. After 9 a.m., the event will be free to the public. Erie Water Works, Keep Pa Beautiful unite to release litter control boom Patrons should be aware that during the first 90-minute window, all purchases must be made with cash. After 9 a.m., credit cards will be accepted for purchases over $10. Those looking to donate items can drop them off at the Junker Center now through May 16, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
United Way of Knox County donates to local Kindergarten Jumpstart programs
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Checks were given out by the United Way of Knox County to local Kindergarten Jumpstart programs. These programs over the summer will use the funds to prepare children who need additional support to begin elementary school. United Way provides funding like this for teachers, pre- and post-program screening, and awards participants with a Bedtime in Box to assist kids and families prepare for the best outcome. Three of the schools that received funds were South Knox Elementary School, North Knox Elementary School, and Vincennes Riley Elementary. South Knox and North Knox both received over $2,000 and Vincennes Riley Elementary received $4,481.37. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Ashley Richter on United Way fundraising events
Apr. 25—Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview featuring the Executive Director of United Way of Lee and Ogle County, Ashley Richter discussing upcoming fundraising events. Those events include a "Guest Bartending Night" at Tipsy's in Dixon Friday, April 25, a United Way Campaign Celebration Luncheon Thursday, May 1, a "Coffee for a Cause" at Coffee Crush in Dixon on May 5, offering a percentage of sales back to United Way, "United We Bingo" at the Dixon Elks Club Thursday, May 8, starting at 5 p.m. and a brief look at the upcoming Summer Lunch program starting in June. Like what you hear? Be sure to visit WIXN, part of Shaw Local Radio. We're also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
American Press
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- American Press
Dolly Run puts kids on fast track to reading
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library aims to foster a love of reading in young children in hopes of building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The initiative provides free books to children from birth to age 5. In Southwest Louisiana, 3,480 children receive free books each month through the program — with a waiting list for others who are eager to join the program. Ashley Norman, associate director of marketing for the United Way of Southwest Louisiana, said it's clear more support is needed to ensure every child has access to the adventures found in the pages of a book. To celebrate Parton's initiative and raise funds so that more can experience the joy of reading, the United Way is hosting its inaugural Dolly Run Saturday in downtown Lake Charles. From 8 a.m. to noon, participants can walk or run along a scenic route featuring live music stations playing Parton's hits and country classics. The Dolly Run will start at the United Way's offices at 815 Ryan St. Participation fees include early bird runner, $40; virtual runner, $30; and event day runner, $50. Norman said after the run attendees can enjoy a mini country fair with food trucks, games and activities centered around Parton's music and the joy of reading. She's also encouraging participants to dress in their best Dolly -inspired outfits and walk the runway on Ryan Street. 'There will be a Dolly Stroll that participants can register for on our website and you can dress up as your best Dolly Parton,' Norman said. 'We'll pick best character and best costume.' The entrance fee for the Dolly Stroll is $15. Participants are also encouraged to bring children's books to donate at the Book Donation Station, which will benefit local classroom libraries. Norman said the event is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. To register, visit
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taking time to give back, Gaston organizations recognized for contributions to United Way
For the first time, The United Way of Gaston County hosted the organization's Spirit of North Carolina Awards Ceremony to recognize community service and relief efforts from organizations in the Western North Carolina Region. At the ceremony held at the Gastonia Conference Center Wednesday, March 19, six local organizations and one Gaston resident received awards for their contributions to United Way Gaston. Recipients included: Gaston County Schools, nominated for raising more than $130,000 in donations for United Way Gaston County. To incentivize students to donate, Robinson Elementary School Principal William Winston even offered to go up onto the roof of the school if its fundraising goal was met, according to United Way spokesmen at the ceremony. Rochling Industrial, nominated for donating more than $60,000 in 2024 after running a fundraising campaign that highlighted real stories about how the United Way had offered aid to its employees at different times of need in their lives. Standard Distributors Incorporated, which strives for 100% employee participation in community service endeavors, donates financially, and sends volunteers to events when possible, according to the spokesmen. John Forgan was nominated for a community ambassador award for long-time work with the United Way of Gaston County and for more recently organizing a fundraiser at First Horizon Bank. Forgan was formerly a board member at United Way Gaston and spearheaded the creation of Jingle Bell Gents, an event that has raised more than $100,000 in total since it began over three years ago. The Gaston Literacy Council, nominated for its work in the community teaching English as a second language and its Reading Soul Mates program which is a preventative program that offers extra support to children who need help improving their reading and literacy skills. GSM Services, nominated for its employee presence on the United Way Gaston board and for raising more than $1,000 for Alzheimer's research at last year's Alzheimer's walk. City Church, nominated for inviting non-profit leaders to Sunday service throughout the year to encourage its congregation to get involved or donate to local causes. United Way Gaston President Andrea Stephens said 26 organizations from the western region of North Carolina were recognized. Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, the president and CEO of the United Way of North Carolina, who spoke at the event, said that during award ceremonies, the audience hears a lot of numbers associated with the work nominees are awarded for. "All of those numbers, there are people behind those numbers," she said. This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Seven recognized for service by the United Way in Gaston County
