Sheldon, Iowa — Donations to the 2017 Sheldon United Fund are coming in briskly. The drive started a week ago.
The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $31,000.
The fund drive is only 8% finished. The funds are already at about 21% of goal, at $6,389. Over $24,000 has yet to be raised. To finish on goal, the drive now needs to average about $2,000 per week through the rest of the year.
Contributions to any or all of the organizations served by the Sheldon United Fund may be left at five different locations, including Peoples Bank, Citizens State Bank, Iowa State Bank, Northwestern Bank, and North Star Community Credit Union, all in Sheldon. Or you can send your donation to PO Box 41, Sheldon, IA 51201. Explanations of the organizations are also available by clicking here.
Each week we’re mentioning a few of the organizations that can benefit from your donations. This time the list includes:
| ·The American Red Cross |
| ·The Sheldon Boy Scouts |
| ·Children’s World |
| ·Compass Pointe (NW Iowa Alcohol & Drug Treatment) |
| ·Dolly Parton Imagination Library |
The United Fund will be assisting 26 different organizations in Sheldon and the surrounding communities this year, and they thank you for your contribution.
