Sheldon, Iowa — Donations to the 2016 Sheldon United Fund continue to come in.
The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $31,000.
The fund drive is now 63% finished. The funds are at about 58% of goal, at $17,865. Over $13,000 has yet to be raised. To finish on goal, the drive now needs to average about $2785 per week through the rest of the year. In the last week, donors gave $1470.
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:
- Family Crisis Center Of Northwest Iowa
- Foster Grandparent Program
- Girl Scouts
- His Little Ones Preschool
- Love, INC (In the Name of Christ)
The United Fund will be assisting 25 different organizations in Sheldon and the surrounding communities this year, and they thank you for your contribution.
