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United Way News
United Way partners with colleges for ‘Trash2Treasure’
May 7th, 2012
Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College have teamed up to support Lycoming County United Way (LCUW), our community, and the environment through a ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ yard sale.
Central PA’s largest yard sale, ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ will take place on Saturday, May 12, in the Field House on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. The event is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. However, “early bird” customers can enter the sale at 7 a.m. for first choice of the merchandise for a donation of just $5 per person. New this year, a $1/bag special will begin at 12:00 noon. Read More »
Alumni game to benefit LCUW
March 19th, 2012
The Williamsport Millionaires and Loyalsock Lancers boy’s basketball teams provided plenty of excitement and thrills for their fans by capturing the PIAA District IV Class AAAA and AA championships in the recently concluded season.
Alumni of both schools will be looking to rekindle some of their own Millionaire Magic and Lancer Lightening heroics of the past when they square off in an alumni hoop doubleheader Saturday, April 14 at the Williamsport High School Magic Dome. Teams comprised of players from 2000 on will play the preliminary game at 6:30 p.m., followed by squads of the 1980’s and 1990’s tipping off at 8:00 p.m.
Partial proceeds of the game will benefit Lycoming County United Way. Tickets to the game are available at the United Way office during business hours 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.priced at $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Other ticket locations include Williamsport High School, Loyalsock Township High School and The Center. The Magic Door doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
PPL presents check to LCUW
March 16th, 2012
Scott N. Lowery, left, executive director of Lycoming County United Way accepts a check for $32,825.58 from Teri MacBride, regional community relations director for PPL Corporation.
“Over the years the PPL employees and their corporate office have been a consistent supporter of our Lycoming County United Way mission. We are most grateful for their generosity in helping us help improve the lives of more than 42,000 county residents whose lives have been brightened by the vital human services United Way donations make possible,” Lowery said.
Campaign incentive prize winners announced
February 29th, 2012
Congratulations to our campaign incentive prize winners! Scott James, Charles Getchell, Joyce Brown, Julie Hammond, and Kim Herlocher. Thanks to our sponsors, they won prizes from Best Buy, Superior Plus Energy Services, Wegmans, AAA Travel, and Beiters Home Center.
LCUW Dickey Award to honor George Tsunis
February 27th, 2012
Mindful of the vital support received from community leaders and volunteers, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annually awards it highest volunteer honor with the presentation of the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award. The organization’s 2011 Dickey award will be presented to George J. Tsunis, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Chartwell Hotels, at the April 11 LCUW Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport.
LCUW campaign raises over $1.5 million
February 17th, 2012
Thanks to thousands of loyal and generous donors, the Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annual campaign has raised $1,531,967 to address local human service needs, more than $100,000 over last year’s campaign as well as the highest amount in the organization’s history.
“The heightened awareness and compassion of our donors, both individual and corporate, for the county-wide critical missions of LCUW program partners drove the success of this campaign,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW 2011 campaign chair. “The people of Lycoming County understand the growing needs of the human service programs and trust United Way to be a good steward of their investments. We are very pleased with these results and we want to thank each and every donor who participated in the campaign.”
United Way provides funding for more than 40 programs in Lycoming County that meet the community’s most critical needs nurturing children, caring for people in crisis, strengthening families, supporting seniors, and serving those with special needs. LCUW officials point out that 97% of funds raised stay in Lycoming County. Read More »
Volunteer Readers Needed
February 10th, 2012
For the seventh consecutive year, Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child program will lead the way to highlight the importance of early literacy development in preschooler ages 3 to 6. The program has been developed by librarians and museum educators from across Pennsylvania to promote the value and benefits of reading early and often to preschoolers and to encourage family bonding through books and reading.
Throughout the year, there will be local events supporting the One Book, Every Young Child including author and illustrator visits at select locations across the state, special library and museum programming for families, as well as activities for parents, early childcare providers. Read More »
Adrienne Wertz accepts LCUW position
January 30th, 2012
Adrienne Wertz
Lycoming County United Way has announced the appointment of Adrienne Wertz as the organization’s Director of Funds Distribution and Community Building, effective February 1. Wertz has previously served as the Assistant Lifestyle editor at the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
In her new position, Wertz will direct United Way’s annual allocation process distributing funding to county human service organizations, serve as the liaison with the 43 Program Partners operating under the local United Way umbrella, work with and develop collaborative efforts with human service and community organizations, assist with the annual campaign and participate in trainings for the many volunteers assisting with United Way led projects. Read More »
LCUW honors volunteers
December 7th, 2011
Left to right, Tracy Haas, Marty Muggleton, and Jackie Travelpiece were honored as Valiant Volunteers
On Tuesday, December 6, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) thanked the countless volunteers who have been diligently working on the annual campaign this fall. More than 100 LCUW supporters gathered at the Holiday Inn for the event hosted by George & Olga Tsunis to honor the volunteers and celebrate the campaign efforts.
“We are fortunate to live in a community where neighbors care about one another and will pitch in a helping hand to someone in need,” said Virgil Probasco, volunteer chair of the 2011 LCUW campaign and executive vice president of Wirerope Works. “We could not fund the most critical human service needs here in Lycoming County without the support we receive from residents and business leaders. Tonight, we honor and thank the volunteers who do the heavy lifting and help make it all come together.”
LCUW handed out a number of awards to outstanding volunteers throughout the evening’s program. Read More »
United Way campaign needs additional support
December 2nd, 2011
Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) officials have reported $805,838 has been raised in the annual campaign to date.
“Contributions have picked up in the last few weeks,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW volunteer chair of the 2011 campaign. “It is heartwarming to see our friends and neighbors donate to United Way to help one another. Their generosity is showing through each week as the campaign progresses and grows.” Read More »
United Way partners with colleges for ‘Trash2Treasure’
May 7th, 2012
Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College have teamed up to support Lycoming County United Way (LCUW), our community, and the environment through a ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ yard sale.
Central PA’s largest yard sale, ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ will take place on Saturday, May 12, in the Field House on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. The event is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. However, “early bird” customers can enter the sale at 7 a.m. for first choice of the merchandise for a donation of just $5 per person. New this year, a $1/bag special will begin at 12:00 noon. Read More »
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Alumni game to benefit LCUW
March 19th, 2012
The Williamsport Millionaires and Loyalsock Lancers boy’s basketball teams provided plenty of excitement and thrills for their fans by capturing the PIAA District IV Class AAAA and AA championships in the recently concluded season.
Alumni of both schools will be looking to rekindle some of their own Millionaire Magic and Lancer Lightening heroics of the past when they square off in an alumni hoop doubleheader Saturday, April 14 at the Williamsport High School Magic Dome. Teams comprised of players from 2000 on will play the preliminary game at 6:30 p.m., followed by squads of the 1980’s and 1990’s tipping off at 8:00 p.m.
Partial proceeds of the game will benefit Lycoming County United Way. Tickets to the game are available at the United Way office during business hours 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.priced at $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Other ticket locations include Williamsport High School, Loyalsock Township High School and The Center. The Magic Door doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
PPL presents check to LCUW
March 16th, 2012
Scott N. Lowery, left, executive director of Lycoming County United Way accepts a check for $32,825.58 from Teri MacBride, regional community relations director for PPL Corporation.
“Over the years the PPL employees and their corporate office have been a consistent supporter of our Lycoming County United Way mission. We are most grateful for their generosity in helping us help improve the lives of more than 42,000 county residents whose lives have been brightened by the vital human services United Way donations make possible,” Lowery said.
Campaign incentive prize winners announced
February 29th, 2012
Congratulations to our campaign incentive prize winners! Scott James, Charles Getchell, Joyce Brown, Julie Hammond, and Kim Herlocher. Thanks to our sponsors, they won prizes from Best Buy, Superior Plus Energy Services, Wegmans, AAA Travel, and Beiters Home Center.
LCUW Dickey Award to honor George Tsunis
February 27th, 2012
Mindful of the vital support received from community leaders and volunteers, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annually awards it highest volunteer honor with the presentation of the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award. The organization’s 2011 Dickey award will be presented to George J. Tsunis, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Chartwell Hotels, at the April 11 LCUW Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport.
LCUW campaign raises over $1.5 million
February 17th, 2012
Thanks to thousands of loyal and generous donors, the Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annual campaign has raised $1,531,967 to address local human service needs, more than $100,000 over last year’s campaign as well as the highest amount in the organization’s history.
“The heightened awareness and compassion of our donors, both individual and corporate, for the county-wide critical missions of LCUW program partners drove the success of this campaign,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW 2011 campaign chair. “The people of Lycoming County understand the growing needs of the human service programs and trust United Way to be a good steward of their investments. We are very pleased with these results and we want to thank each and every donor who participated in the campaign.”
United Way provides funding for more than 40 programs in Lycoming County that meet the community’s most critical needs nurturing children, caring for people in crisis, strengthening families, supporting seniors, and serving those with special needs. LCUW officials point out that 97% of funds raised stay in Lycoming County. Read More »
Volunteer Readers Needed
February 10th, 2012
For the seventh consecutive year, Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child program will lead the way to highlight the importance of early literacy development in preschooler ages 3 to 6. The program has been developed by librarians and museum educators from across Pennsylvania to promote the value and benefits of reading early and often to preschoolers and to encourage family bonding through books and reading.
Throughout the year, there will be local events supporting the One Book, Every Young Child including author and illustrator visits at select locations across the state, special library and museum programming for families, as well as activities for parents, early childcare providers. Read More »
Adrienne Wertz accepts LCUW position
January 30th, 2012
Adrienne Wertz
Lycoming County United Way has announced the appointment of Adrienne Wertz as the organization’s Director of Funds Distribution and Community Building, effective February 1. Wertz has previously served as the Assistant Lifestyle editor at the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
In her new position, Wertz will direct United Way’s annual allocation process distributing funding to county human service organizations, serve as the liaison with the 43 Program Partners operating under the local United Way umbrella, work with and develop collaborative efforts with human service and community organizations, assist with the annual campaign and participate in trainings for the many volunteers assisting with United Way led projects. Read More »
LCUW honors volunteers
December 7th, 2011
Left to right, Tracy Haas, Marty Muggleton, and Jackie Travelpiece were honored as Valiant Volunteers
On Tuesday, December 6, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) thanked the countless volunteers who have been diligently working on the annual campaign this fall. More than 100 LCUW supporters gathered at the Holiday Inn for the event hosted by George & Olga Tsunis to honor the volunteers and celebrate the campaign efforts.
“We are fortunate to live in a community where neighbors care about one another and will pitch in a helping hand to someone in need,” said Virgil Probasco, volunteer chair of the 2011 LCUW campaign and executive vice president of Wirerope Works. “We could not fund the most critical human service needs here in Lycoming County without the support we receive from residents and business leaders. Tonight, we honor and thank the volunteers who do the heavy lifting and help make it all come together.”
LCUW handed out a number of awards to outstanding volunteers throughout the evening’s program. Read More »
United Way campaign needs additional support
December 2nd, 2011
Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) officials have reported $805,838 has been raised in the annual campaign to date.
“Contributions have picked up in the last few weeks,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW volunteer chair of the 2011 campaign. “It is heartwarming to see our friends and neighbors donate to United Way to help one another. Their generosity is showing through each week as the campaign progresses and grows.” Read More »