The United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township is gearing up for its 2015-16 solicitation. This year's goal is a modest $25,000.

Ten local groups benefit from the United Way. They include:
• Boy Scouts of America
• Bluffton Community Hospital Auxiliary
• Bluffton Community Preschool
• Bluffton Child Development Center
• Bluffton Community Emergency Assistance
• Allen County Chapter of American Red Cross
• Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
• Bluffton Senior Citizens Center
• Bluffton Family Recreation
• Bluffton Weekday Christian Education

United Way volunteers remind Icon viewers that all the money generated by the local United Way goes directly to the local agencies on the above list. 

Contributions may be mailed to:
United Way
In Care Of Citizens National Bank
PO Box 88
Bluffton, OH 45817

Or delivered to Citizens National Bank.

A pledge form for this year's drive is an attachment at the bottom of this story.