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MUNCIE, Ind. The United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties raised more than $1.3 million during its campaign amid a global pandemic with unprecedented needs in its three-county area.
In addition, United Way received Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Economic Relief Initiative grant funds through Indiana United Ways. This brought in an additional $1.1 million for the benefit of the three counties, according to a release.
“We saw firsthand the steady work of our partners that made a lasting difference in the lives of so many in our community,” United Way President and CEO Jenni Marsh said in the release. “I’ve never been prouder to be part of this organization. Not only was United Way able to innovate new ways to deliver our direct service reading programs, but we also maintained our grant commitments of over $800,000 to 28 partner organizations. On top of that, we awarded $1,150,000 in additional grants to help address urgent needs rel
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(Correction: Because of incorrect information provided, the original version of this announcement listed the wrong time for Saturday s celebration.)
MUNCIE United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties invites the public to an outdoor concert on Saturday, May 15, at Canan Commons to celebrate the most recent fundraising campaign.
The celebration and concert will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday at the downtown park. To keep everyone safe, masks and social distancing will be required following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health department guidelines.
The concert was originally scheduled for April, but was rescheduled for May 15 because of weather.