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Since 1953,
Helping those in need.
Fundraising goal set at $255,000 to support local charities.
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Karen Leblang, Fifth Third Bank, Board Member
Board Members Elected
Barbara Craig, Jon Martin, Kathy Rossow , Dale Rector, WyVonne Johnson and Melissa Tharp to Serve 3 Year Terms
Niles - Barbara Craig (Lake Michigan College), Jon Martin (Allied Solutions) and Kathy Rossow (Community Volunteer) have been newly elected to serve on the board of directors. Also, Melissa Tharp (Huntington Bank), Dale Rector (Tyler Refrigeration) and WyVonne Johnson (community volunteer) were reelected to the board. All will serve 3-year terms on the board of directors for the United Way of Greater Niles.
"The community is very fortunate to have these quality individuals donate their time and talents to help lead our local United Way," said executive director, John Stauffer.
Last year more than 11,000 people in the Niles area were served by United Way charities.
More than $10 million has been raised for local charities by the United Way of Greater Niles since its founding in 1953.
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Betty Perkins, Board President
2008-09 Grants
Niles area charities receive $180,000 through United Way giving.
American Red Cross, General Assistance $9,000
Berrien County Cancer Service, Home Healthcare and Nursing Services $22,000
Berrien County Council for Children, Abused Children's Assessment Center $12,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass County, Youth Mentoring Programs $18,000
Boy Scouts of LaSalle Council, Youth Development $1,000
Christian Service Center, General Assistance Program $3,000
Child & Family Services, Link Crisis & Guardianship Services $6,500
Girl Scouts of Singing Sands, Youth Development $1,000
Multicultural Involvement, "Fresh Start" Program $7,000
Safe Shelter, Domestic Violence Shelter $20,000
Northside Child Development Center, Subsidized Child Care $4,000
Salvation Army, Utility Assistance $19,500; Rent Assistance $14,000; Soup Kitchen $5,500; Emergency Lodging Program $1,500
Samaritan Center, Counseling Fee Subsidies $3,000
Volunteer Center of SW MI, Volunteer Services $8,000
Niles-Buchanan YMCA, Membership & Program Scholarship Assistance $18,000; Brandywine/Niles Schools Water Safety Program $4,000
Funding decisions are made by local volunteers on the Fund Distribution Committee and the Board of Directors.
More than $11 million has been raised for local charities by the United Way of Greater Niles since its founding in 1953. Donations may be sent to the United Way of Greater Niles at P.O. Box 375, Niles, MI 49120 or by Visa or MasterCard online at www.unitedewayniles.com
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