Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon United Fund inched ahead in the last week, and could use some more donations.
The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $31,000.
The fund drive is now 46% finished. The funds are at about 51% of goal, at $15,660. Over $15,300 has yet to be raised. To finish on goal, the drive now needs to average about $2200 per week through the rest of the year. In the last week, donors gave $295.
Contributions to any or all of the organizations served by the Sheldon United Fund may be left at any of the four Sheldon banks, or you can also send them to PO Box 41, Sheldon, IA 51201. Explanations of the organizations are also available at the banks.
Each week we’re mentioning a few of the organizations that can benefit from your donations. This time the list includes:
| ·LOVE, INC (Love in the Name of Christ) |
| ·Lutheran Social Services of Iowa |
| ·Meals on Wheels |
| ·Noah’s Ark Preschool |
| ·Rise Ministries |
| ·Excellence For East |
| ·Sheldon Ministerial Association |
The United Fund will be assisting 21 different organizations in Sheldon and the surrounding communities this year, and the board members thank the businesses and individuals of Sheldon and the surrounding communities for their continued support.
