The United Way of Lamar County (UWLC) will be kicking off their Annual Fall Campaign on September 1st with a goal to raise $500,000 to fund 22 partner agencies in 2021.
UWLC Executive Director Jenny Wilson comments on fundraising during coronavirus, “Despite all the uncertainty and volatility this past year has brought, the needs in our community remain constant. Not having a successful campaign is not an option because our partner agencies depend on our funding and the people they serve depend on them.”
Wilson adds, “This year’s Campaign is going to look a little different, and will depend on our Campaign Cabinet volunteers more than ever.”
Volunteers serving on the UWLC Campaign Cabinet include Julia Trigg Crawford and Randy Tuttle (City of Paris); Jane Adams (Lamar County); Kandace Davidson (First Federal Community Bank); Cindy Ringwald (Liberty National Bank); Greg Wilson (Lamar National Bank); Jennifer Ray and Jerrika Liggins (Paris ISD); Angela Chadwick and Carla Coleman (North Lamar ISD); Lauren Teague and James Hall (PRMC); Clint Cheatwood (Kimberly-Clark); Brenda Wells (Toyota of Paris); Jason Exum (RK Hall); Melissa Gordon and Robin Kennedy and Melissa Gordon (HWH); Mihir Pankaj (hotels); Trey Glascock (Turner Industries); Krissy Crites (UWLC Partner Agencies); and Neta Painter, President UWLC Board of Directors.
The 22 agencies that will be receiving funding from the United Way of Lamar County in 2021 include: American Red Cross, the Paris Metro, Boys Scouts Circle 10, Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Advocacy Center, the REACH Center, Downtown Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Imagination Library, The King’s Daughters, the Lamar County Child Welfare Board, the Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry, the Lamar County Literacy Council, Meals on Wheels, the New Hope Center, RSVP, The Salvation Army, SAFE-T Crisis Center, C.E.R.T., CASA for Kids, Early Childhood Intervention, and Tailored Rides.
In addition to funding these 22 partner agencies, the United Way of Lamar County also runs a rental assistance program “United Home,” gives utility assistance, provides free tax preparation, supports the Foster Parent Association, offers financial literacy classes and poverty simulations, has a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors and holds various drives and community events annually.
Wilson explains, “Everyone in our community can participate in our Campaign and be a part of LIVING UNITED. It’s only when we all stand united as one community and help those who need it, do we make our community stronger. We Live United for a better future for everyone in Lamar County.”
To make a donation online visit www.lamarcountyuw.org