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 Rob Hutchison, left, executive director of the Northern Columbia Community and Cultural Center, the newest partner agency of the United Way of Columbia County, shares his inspirational experiences with the N4C's at the 2011 Campaign Kickoff at the Links at Hemlock Creek. Seated next to Hutchison are Jo DeMarco, United Way board chairwoman, and Bloomsburg University President David Soltz whom filled in for his wife, Roberta Soltz, honorary campaign chairwoman. |
 Melissa Fisher, Vice President & Branch Manager of the M&T Bank on Central Road presents a check to John Thomas of the United Way of Columbia County representing the 2011 Corporate pledge of $1,800." |
 Although the Campaign Finale dinner has passed, the campaign is not over. Only about 65% of the United Way's goal has been raised and a lot of major donors still need to finalize their donations. Co-chair Paul Page hopes the goal of $541,000 can still be reached. He says that this year has been unusual and we still need to hold out hope. Co-chair Joann Page says the Finale event should have been called an Intermission because there is still so much work to be done. Donations this year are down about $378,000 from this time last year but the United Way is still remaining hopeful. Paul Page also adds that "the many organizations who depend on the United Way funds are counting on our efforts, so we can't let them down." Fourteen member agencies receive funds from the United Way and continually need support. |
 (l-r) Fred Gaffney, Alyssa Genovese, Jonathan Schwab, Lauren Eberhardt, Jennifer Gilbert and Albree Boon attended the United Way of Columbia County Kickoff at the Links at Hemlock Creek. At these opening ceremonies Ms. Gilbert, United Way Trustee, introduced the Young Leaders Society which she hopes "...will provide ways to increase individual philanthropy and leadership through giving, volunteerism, education and advocacy." |
 Tina Watts (L), President of the Little Fishing Creek Area Swimming Pool Commission, poses with Donna Coombs of the United Way of Columbia County's Community Fund Committee and Pool Manager Brandi McDonald at the swimming pool in Millville. The United Way's Community Fund awarded the Swimming Pool $700 to replace two 12x36 inch drains in the big pool with new anti-entrapment drains. The pool would not have opened without the addition of these safety devices. Grateful swimmers who join in the celebration are (l-r) Morgan McDonald, Jennifer Myers, Mitchell Watts, Gage Michael, Connor Smith, Daniel McDonald. |