Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon United Fund had a good week but giving is still behind the pace to finish on goal.
The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $31,000.
The fund drive is now 78% finished. The funds are at about 73% of goal, at $22,767. Over $8,000 has yet to be raised. To finish on goal, the drive now needs to average about $2900 per week through the rest of the year. In the last week, donors gave $2618.
Contributions to any or all of the organizations served by the Sheldon United Fund may be left at five locations in Sheldon: Citizens State Bank, Iowa State Bank, Northstar Community Credit Union, Northwestern Bank, and Peoples Bank, or you can also send them to PO Box 41, Sheldon, IA 51201. Explanations of the organizations are also available at the dropoff points.
Each week we’re mentioning a few of the organizations that can benefit from your donations. This time the list includes:
| ·Sanford Sheldon Home Health & Hospice |
| ·The Sheldon Trails Committee |
| ·Sheldon Youth Activities-Scholarships |
| ·Shop With A Cop |
| ·Special Olympics, Iowa |
The United Fund will be assisting 26 different organizations in Sheldon and the surrounding communities this year, and they thank you for your contribution.
