The Junction City Geary County United Way has reached 90 percent of it’s $175,000 goal with about a month left in the campaign.

During the annual volunteer appreciation luncheon Aileen Cray, United Way Director announced that they have raised $156,100.

“We will continue obviously doing any additional fundraising or collecting any surprises that come in the mail, which happens periodically when you have a national corporation and you won’t get numbers from the exactly until they send you a check,” said Cray.

Cray said that Junction City and Geary County is more than capable of helping them reach their $175,000 goal, and is hopeful they will receive more donations over the next month.

The campaign benefits 15 local agencies serving the community in many different capacities.

This year 44 percent of the funds were invested in Healthcare through agencies such as Delivering Change, JC Pacesetters and the JC YMCA; 29 percent of the funds went towards safety net services such as American Red Cross, Food Pantry and Open Door; 11 percent went to Education through agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Girl Scouts; and 16 percent went towards income stability through agencies  such as Housing and Credit, Counseling and Kansas Legal Services.