Sheldon, Iowa — In the early weeks, donations to the 2016 Sheldon United Fund are keeping ahead of pace for the goal.
The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $31,000.
The fund drive is now 24% finished. The funds are already at about 36% of goal. Almost $20,000 has yet to be raised. To finish on goal, the drive now needs to average over $2000 per week through the rest of the year. In the last week, donors gave $2,735.
Contributions 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 benefit from your donations. This time the list includes:
- Family Crisis Center of Northwest Iowa
- The 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.
