Missed your United Way volunteer? You may still donate or pledge
If you missed the ringing of your doorbell on Tuesday night from a United Way volunteer, you can still contribute to this year's drive.
THE PLEDGE FORM IS IN A PRINTER-FRIENDLY ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
The 2013-14 United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township has a goal of $24,500, which supports 10 community organizations. A printer-friendly copy of the donation form is found in an attachment at the bottom of this story.
Or, you may make a contribution by visiting Citizens National Bank.
This year's allocations follow:
• Boy Scouts of America 8 %
• Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary 10 %
• Bluffton Community Preschool 5%
• Bluffton Child Development Center 20%
• Bluffton Community Emergency Assistance 1 %
• Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge 9%
• Allen County Chapter of American Red Cross 9 %
• Bluffton Senior Citizens 8 %
• Bluffton Weekday Christian Education 8 %
• BFR Sports and Fitness 11 %
There is also administrative, campaign and contingency funds at 11 percent. Persons with questions may contact Duane Bollenbacher, chairperson of the United Way.
This year's United Way covers Sept. 1, 2013, through Aug. 31, 2014.
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