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GIVE AN HOUR. GIVE A SATURDAY.
THINK WE BEFORE ME.
REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE
AND INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL.
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United Way News
Annual campaign underway
September 27th, 2012
Only two weeks into the 2012 Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annual campaign, officials are pleased with the first progress report: since the September 13th kick-off, $149,870 has been raised.
“The very beginning of the campaign has shown positive developments,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW volunteer campaign chair. “We are pleased that our first report shows an encouraging response from the community.” Read More »
PA Central Region 2-1-1 is Live
September 18th, 2012
Following several years of planning and preparation, the 2-1-1 human service calling network is now a reality to residents of Central Pennsylvania.
2-1-1 is an easy to remember three-digit telephone number, designed by the Federal Communications Commission, which provides assistance to consumers who are looking for human service providers in their communities. The network 1 is now available in the Central Region of Pennsylvania which includes: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Somerset and Union counties.
Impact Intiative Grants Available
June 26th, 2012
Lycoming County United Way is preparing for the 2012 Impact Initiative Grant process. Interested agencies should submit programs that address one or more of the important issues facing Lycoming County as demonstrated in the 2012 Community Needs Assessment Survey. The survey is available at lcuw.org, and is assessable by clicking on the Who We Help tab and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Funding emphasis will be applied to those programs addressing higher priority needs. The program must be outcomes-based and show clear performance measures, and provide a new service or an enhancement to an existing program. Read More »
LCUW completes funding process
June 20th, 2012
With the finalization of the annual funds distribution process, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW), through its various funding programs, has provided $1,373,576 to support the work of human service programs benefiting Lycoming County residents.
“While many view the work of Lycoming County United Way through the eyes of the annual fall campaign, we are engaged in a 12-month process that continually collaborates with a variety of sources to maximize funding streams in support of the vital work being done by the human service network throughout our area,” said Scott N. Lowery, LCUW executive director. “This past year has been one of daunting challenges, significant successes and true testament to the resolve of the human spirit. We greatly appreciate the public’s trust and volunteer spirit that has enabled us to forward our mission in mobilizing resources to improve lives right here in Lycoming County.” Read More »
LCUW seeking part-time office assistant
June 15th, 2012
LCUW is seeking a part-time office assistant. 20 hours per week, typically 9:30am-1:30pm. Must have computer skills and be dependable. Send resume to officemanager@lcuw.org or mail to One West Third Street, Suite 208, Williamsport.
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.
Annual campaign underway
September 27th, 2012
Only two weeks into the 2012 Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annual campaign, officials are pleased with the first progress report: since the September 13th kick-off, $149,870 has been raised.
“The very beginning of the campaign has shown positive developments,” said Virgil Probasco, LCUW volunteer campaign chair. “We are pleased that our first report shows an encouraging response from the community.” Read More »
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PA Central Region 2-1-1 is Live
September 18th, 2012
Following several years of planning and preparation, the 2-1-1 human service calling network is now a reality to residents of Central Pennsylvania.
2-1-1 is an easy to remember three-digit telephone number, designed by the Federal Communications Commission, which provides assistance to consumers who are looking for human service providers in their communities. The network 1 is now available in the Central Region of Pennsylvania which includes: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Somerset and Union counties.
Impact Intiative Grants Available
June 26th, 2012
Lycoming County United Way is preparing for the 2012 Impact Initiative Grant process. Interested agencies should submit programs that address one or more of the important issues facing Lycoming County as demonstrated in the 2012 Community Needs Assessment Survey. The survey is available at lcuw.org, and is assessable by clicking on the Who We Help tab and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Funding emphasis will be applied to those programs addressing higher priority needs. The program must be outcomes-based and show clear performance measures, and provide a new service or an enhancement to an existing program. Read More »
LCUW completes funding process
June 20th, 2012
With the finalization of the annual funds distribution process, Lycoming County United Way (LCUW), through its various funding programs, has provided $1,373,576 to support the work of human service programs benefiting Lycoming County residents.
“While many view the work of Lycoming County United Way through the eyes of the annual fall campaign, we are engaged in a 12-month process that continually collaborates with a variety of sources to maximize funding streams in support of the vital work being done by the human service network throughout our area,” said Scott N. Lowery, LCUW executive director. “This past year has been one of daunting challenges, significant successes and true testament to the resolve of the human spirit. We greatly appreciate the public’s trust and volunteer spirit that has enabled us to forward our mission in mobilizing resources to improve lives right here in Lycoming County.” Read More »
LCUW seeking part-time office assistant
June 15th, 2012
LCUW is seeking a part-time office assistant. 20 hours per week, typically 9:30am-1:30pm. Must have computer skills and be dependable. Send resume to officemanager@lcuw.org or mail to One West Third Street, Suite 208, Williamsport.
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.