United Way News

In the midst of the devastation left behind from the September flood, the kindness and generosity of the human spirit has flourished.

 “Our community has always found a way to be there for one another when it mattered most,” said Virgil Probasco, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) volunteer campaign chair. “Just as a variety of flood relief efforts were being established to help with the most immediate needs, our United Way launched the annual campaign to sustain the funding for the 43 local human service programs that depend upon United Way contributions on a year-round basis,” explained Probasco. “Our campaign typically runs September through November. Out of respect for those urgent community needs due to the flood, we delayed some of our early campaign efforts but the multitude of human service needs in this county did not go away. They were there before the flood and they will remain after it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 12 months a year.” Read More »

Just past the half-way point of its twelve-week annual campaign, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) officials have reported $299,610 has been raised.

“We have been optimistic throughout the early planning process and the beginning weeks of the campaign,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW volunteer 2011 campaign chair. “We’re happy to be making progress and seeing the donation totals increase week to week. We understand this year is still far from ‘business as usual’ for many families and small businesses and we are genuinely pleased to see the people of Lycoming County supporting one another and giving a helping hand to those in need.” Read More »

Similar to the area’s progressing recovery from the September flooding, Lycoming County United Way officials describe the 2011 campaign progress as ‘ongoing and steady’ during the drive’s first few weeks.

 “Due to many weather related difficulties so many people encountered last month, our campaign got off to a slower start than normal, but we have seen steady improvement since then with more than a quarter million dollars collected to date,” said LCUW campaign chair Virgil Probasco. Read More »

Two weeks into the 2011 Lycoming County United Way campaign, officials see signs of encouragement with the early returns. Since the September 15th kick-off at Loyalsock High School, $158,173 has been raised. Read More »

Successful candidate will work in coordination with the LCUW Board of Directors and Executive Director.  Responsibilities include managing the organization’s Funds Distribution and Community Building activities, maintaining and fostering positive relationships with participating human service programs and community groups, coordinating various grant application processes and assisting in the annual campaign.  Read More »

In correlation with our mission to mobilize resources to improve lives, LCUW has established a Flood Response Fund to direct donor contributions to assist in the flood recovery efforts.

 1. Donations received intended for flood recovery will be placed in the about named fund. Working in conjunction with LCUW Program Partners engaged in flood relief, donations will be provided for specific purposes as requested by the Program Partners. Where requested, LCUW will provide donors with an accounting as to how their donation was applied.

2. Cash or check donations received accompanied by a 2011 LCUW pledge card will be a) credited to the 2011 campaign proceeds and b) dispersed in the manner described above.

3. Payroll deduction donor choice pledges received accompanied by a 2011 LCUW pledge card and earmarked for flood relief cannot be included in the Flood Response Fund. They will be processed as donor choice pledges to be included in the 2012 allocation process.

Please contact the United Way office at 570.323.9448 with any questions.

Scott Lowery, left, executive director of Lycoming County United Way, accepts a check for $13,750 from Jersey Shore State Bank’s Rob Glunk, center, vice president of branch administration and business development. On the right is LCUW’s 2011 volunteer campaign chair, Virgil Probasco, executive vice president of Wirerope Works.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) is committed to supporting nonprofit agencies that respond to the needs of its neighbors throughout the region. The Foundation’s Board of Directors recently authorized its 2011/2012 contribution of nearly $122,000 to be shared by 14 United Ways across BCNEPA’s 13-county service area.

As part of that contribution, the Lycoming County United Way received $13,036.00 targeted specifically to support health-related programs for Lycoming County residents. Read More »

The 4th Annual Kids’ First Friday will be held 5-7 pm in the Mural parking lot on West 4th St across from the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. The event is FREE to the public and families will enjoy music, games, arts & crafts and more. Food vendors will also be on site. Make plans to join the LEARN Team for a wholesome event that is sure to entertain the entire family!