Member Spotlight – United Way of McPherson County
About 60 people crowded into the Chamber’s conference room August 29th as the United Way of McPherson hosted the Chamber Connection to announce the September 1st kickoff of their Annual Campaign, which will run through January 31, 2025.
This year’s campaign goal is $300,000. These funds support the organization’s Partner Agencies so they can focus on providing the needed services in the community.
Current Partner Agencies include Meals on Wheels of McPherson, Lindsborg Summer Lunch Program, Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center, STEPMC, CASA: A Voice for Children, Safehope, McPherson Family YMCA, McPherson Community Teen Center, Forging Youth Resilience (FYR) Mac-Town, McPherson Housing Coalition, McPherson County Council on Aging, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, McPherson Special Olympics, and McPherson Crime Stoppers.
You can learn more about these agencies and about the United Way of McPherson County on the organization’s newly updated website at unitedwaymcpherson.org. You can make donations on the site as well, or you can mail them to P.O. Box 55, McPherson, KS 67460.
An integral part of the Annual Campaign is the Workplace Campaigns that are held by many businesses in the county. These campaigns differ from business to business as they customize what works best for their employees. The United Way presents awards in different areas of giving. Click here to read more about the 2023 workplace campaign awards.
In addition to individual donations and workplace campaigns, the United Way of McPherson County has fun events to help raise funds for their annual campaign. Here are just a few coming up:
PARTY IN THE PARK
September 7, 4-8 p.m.
Lakeside Park
Admission Price: Free
This special night will feature food trucks, live music, a beer garden, games, a 50/50 raffle, and activities for kids! Come ready to support and celebrate the impactful programs and partnerships that help our community thrive.
PINT NIGHT
October 18
Three Rings Brewery, 536 US Hwy 81 Bypass
A dollar per beer sold will go to support the United Way of McPherson County Annual Campaign. Live entertainment provided by Rachel Lynch and The Day Drinkers. Burger Depot will be serving up their delicious menu.
FAMILY FEUD
October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Three Rings Brewery, 536 US Hwy 81 Bypass
Back by popular demand! All funds go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. More information will be released soon.
The United Way of McPherson County always has something fun (for a great cause) going on during their Annual Campaign. Stay on top of what’s going on by bookmarking their website and following them on Facebook. Be sure to also check out photos from the August 29th Chamber Connection.
