The United Way of St. Clair County depends on connecting with donors in their workplaces, and they receive the bulk of their support from campaigns run in local businesses.
They are facing several setbacks this year, including the closure of a local manufacturing plant that generated many contributions, and the 2021 Campaign could use support from the community.
Executive Director Brett Gillette said, “United Way of St. Clair County depends on connecting with individuals through presentations and answering questions when going into our local plants and businesses. Talking with employees is what we do best. Unfortunately, we haven’t had the opportunity as often as we would like. Our community has stepped up in many ways to help us with the shortfall and we are thankful, however we still have a long way to go to meet our goal”.
All money contributed to United Way of St. Clair County goes back into the community, funding many of the area’s nonprofit organizations and focusing on those that meet the needs such as teaching life skills to youth, constructing ramps for those who are handicapped, and providing 211 service to St. Clair County.
To get involved in United Way of St. Clair County as a volunteer or donor, call 810-985-8169 or visit their website <HERE>.
Here are some opportunities to help now:
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
