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Linda Shaffer, Wayne County Clerk and chairman of the Wayne County United Way/Red Cross Campaign announced a goal of $835,000 for this year's campaign. The announcement was made on March 18 to supporters at the United Way of Wayne County Day of Caring breakfast rally at Alex Eligh Community Center in Newark.
"With the continued support from area companies and individuals, I am certain
we will reach our goal," said Shaffer. "By supporting United Way, Wayne County
residents will make many good things happen for our neighbors in need." This years
campaign theme is Make Good Things Happen. "Service providers rely heavily on volunteers," said Nadine Brill, co-chair
for the Day of Caring and executive director of the American Red Cross-Wayne County
Chapter (United Way's fundraising partner). "The Day of Caring is an excellent way to
expose people to volunteer opportunities that are available." Brill's co-chair is
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County United Way
Exciting musical selections were played by the Newark High
School Jazz Band.
On the 1998 Day of Caring, about 100
people from local companies and organizations spent the day volunteering to help their
neighbors in need. Volunteers met at Alex Eligh Community Center for a breakfast rally.
Then they proceeded to local health and human service agencies throughout Wayne County to
work on special projects for the day.
United Way of Wayne County (331-2773) is a non-profit organization
that brings together businesses and organizations in a community effort to raise funds for
more than 30 local service providers in Wayne County.