Sheldon, Iowa — The 2019 Sheldon United Fund total has jumped up.
The drive continues through the rest of the year. The goal this year is $30,000.
The fund drive is now 53% finished. The funds are at about 50% of goal, at $15,132. Over $14,500 has yet to be raised. To finish on goal, the drive now needs to average about $2400 per week through the rest of the year. In the last week, donors gave $3,699.
Contributions to any or all of the organizations served by the Sheldon United Fund may be left at Citizens State Bank, Iowa State Bank, Northwestern Bank, or Peoples Bank; 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:
· Special Olympics, Iowa |
· Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. |
· Village Northwest Unlimited – for Therapy Equipment |
The United Fund will be assisting 23 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.