The United Way of Junction City – Geary County is in the midst of a fundraising campaign that includes Business Blitz week where local businesses embark in friendly competition pledging donations to the local organization.
Those monies are then divided amongst the many non-profits and organizations that the United Way assists in the local community.
One of those entities is the Salvation Army in Junction City.
Danielle Tettah, Salvation Army Director, said that the money received from the United Way helps with their emergency assistance funds.
“We help the local community with utilities such as gas, electric, water bills and rent – that is where the United Way dollars go; this community, Junction City and Geary County actually has a huge need with those bills especially during this time of the year,” said Tettah.
The Salvation Army is likely most well known for their bell-ringer fundraising campaign.
“I’ll be out all month long recruiting [volunteers],” said Tettah. “[The bell-ringing] starts on November 25th and ends on the 24th of December.”
If you are interested in volunteering to bell-ring for the Salvation Army call Danielle Tettah at 785-579-6250.
To donate to the United Way of Junction City-Geary County call 785-238-2117 or visit https://w
ww.unitedwayjcgc.org/.
Donations received during the week of ‘Business Blitz Week’ will be advertised on 1420 KJCK AM radio station as well as JC Post.
For a list of all the agencies supported by the United Way of Junction City-Geary County click here.