United Way Coloring Contest!

This past month the United Way of Armstrong County held a coloring contest for children ages 0-12 residing in Armstrong County. On November 20th 2012, the United Way board selected the three winners. The three children who won are also in a United Way of Armstrong County funded program, Community Action Mentoring Program.  

First Place: Jeremy Shutters (Middle)

Second Place: Alex Reid (Left)

Third Place: Colin Toy (Right)

 Congratulations to our winners!

Below are the coloring pages in order of award

Jeremy Shutters

Alex Reid

Colin Toy

Happy Thanksgiving

As the holiday season approaches, let us not forget the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to remember the year that has passed and be thankful for what we have been given.  We are grateful and give thanks to all who have generously responded to this year's United Way campaign.  If you have not yet given, we urge you to share your blessings and reach out a hand to those in need this holiday season by giving to United Way of Armstrong County.  Your contributions can make a large difference in the lives of people in your community this holiday season, and all the year through. 

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Join The United Way of Armstrong County at the Franklin Village McDonalds from 4-7pm November 7th, 2012!    

McDonald's is teaming up with The United Way to help make a difference in the community. United Way staff and volunteers will work at the restaurant from 4 -7 p.m. in exchange for a percent of the profits made. Come out and support the United Way!

2012-2013 Campaign

It is time once again for the United Way of Armstrong County to kick off their annual fundraising campaign, and many long time supporters will notice a few changes in this year's campaign.

This year, the United Way has selected ten local agencies, a reduction from 15 in the previous year's campaign. Some of the agencies have a long time partnership with the United Way, while some are new agencies. The agencies partnering with the United Way of Armstrong County for the 2013 campaign are: ARC Manor, Community Action Mentoring Program, Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center ( a program of the Armstrong Educational Trust), Life Choices, Lifesteps, Mechling-Shakely Veterans Center, Orphans of the Storm, Richard G. Snyder YMCA, Salvation Army, and the Salvation Army Service Unit

In addition to a change in the number of agencies, the United Way of Armstrong County has changed the focus of the fundraising campaign. All funds allocated to the partnering agencies will be going directly to a program intended to impact the local community. All monies raised will be directly impacting needs within Armstrong County.

The United Way of Armstrong County has also restructured their budget in order to reduce costs, and finding ways to utilize social networking to conduct the campaign. A major portion of the campaign is being conducted online, with donators being able to donate directly though the United Way of Armstrong County website, as well as a fundraising site through JustGive.org. In addition, members of the United Way are available to give presentations to corporate groups. Donors have an option to designate an agency to receive their pledged funds, and donors can even chose other agencies beyond those ten partnering with the United Way.

With the current economic difficulties and funding cut, many non-profits find themselves in need of assistance. The United Way provides an opportunity for people to support non-profits within their own community, with full confidence that the funding will stay here at home to support the needs of our neighbors. While the $150,000 goal for the 2013 fundraising campaign is ambitious, we believe strongly in our community.

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