The United Way of Carroll has announced $34,000 in funding for 2021 was allocated during their January meeting. Executive Director, Jen Munson, says they were surprised to see an increase in donations by about $10,000 over previous years; especially during a pandemic.
Munson says they are very proud that all of the money they raise stays in Carroll County. Westside State Bank, American Home Shield, New Way Ford and United Bank of Iowa pay the national fees, freeing up the money for local donations. Some saw an increase in service needs this year because of COVID.
Donations have been earmarked for more than 13 organizations. These include the Carroll County Nest, Carroll Area Child Care Center, Catholic Charities, Region XII for discount taxi tickets for the elderly and disabled and Carroll County Home Care Aid Services. Munson says the latter was one that saw increased need.
Munson adds that the emergency funding they were able to provide went to things that many people may not consider when they make donations to the county’s charitable organizations. She gives one example.
The United Way has begun setting aside emergency funds again this year for area agencies, starting with $5,000. Donations come in through the United Way’s various fundraisers and from businesses that set up employees with automatic deductions from their paychecks. They send out personal requests to previous donors, but are always willing to accept donations as well as discuss ways individuals can help by becoming a member of the board. To learn more, contact the United Way of Carroll through the methods included below. The board will be hosting another 50/50 raffle in the coming weeks, and we will bring you more details on that in upcoming newscasts.
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To contact the United Way of Carroll for donations or to explore becoming a member:
Phone: 712-292-5671
Email: unitedwayofcarroll@gmail.com
