Earlier this month, the United Way of Carroll was thrilled to announce they were able to allocate over $34,000 in funding for this year to Carroll County charitable organizations and efforts. This total represented about $10,000 more than previous years, an impressive feat at any time, but particularly notable during a pandemic. Executive Director, Jen Munson, said at that time the extra proceeds came from the huge amount of individual and business support they have received. Their annual grill out was changed to a drive-thru event in 2020, but people and businesses came out in full force to show their support. They also held a 50/50 raffle last year that helped with raising their total donations received. Munson says they are holding another raffle now, but it will be a little different than last year.
Munson says that during the planning for last year’s raffle, a couple of board members made a suggestion that paid off in the long-run.
Again, the drawing for that raffle, with a maximum of 250 tickets to be sold, will be on Wednesday, March 31. The winner of the drawing will receive half of the money raised while the United Way of Carroll will retain the other half. Munson says they are all very proud of how the dollars raised are put to use.
For more information or to purchase a ticket, message the organization on their Facebook page or contact any board member. Links to their Facebook page and a listing of those members can be found below.
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United Way of Carroll Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/unitedwayofcarroll
Board Members:
- Kyle Bauer
- Bill Beck
- Becky Boes
- Journey Dirks
- Karen Friedlein
- Pete Haefs
- Abby Ketelsen
- Tim Lawler
- Chad Lawson
- Scott Mikkelson
- Maggie Parrish
- Julie Perkins
- Lisa Rial
- Mallory Ramaekers
- Denae Rosdail
- Kenzie Wittrock
