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United Way Campaign at 100%

Tony Nasralla, chairman of the 2007 Results You Can See campaign, announced Friday that the annual campaign has reached 101% of its $162,000 goal.

The goal was surpassed by $5,000, making the total $167,000. " I want to commend the community for its support during the Titusville Area United Way annual campaign. The strength of a community is directly related to how we care for those less fortunate. Titusville is clearly a strong and compassionate community," he said.

Funds raised from the Results You Can See campaign will be used to fund numerous programs throughout the community provided by the community partners and the Titusville Area United Way.

In 2008, these funds will be used to support 4 new programs in our region. The progrmas added to the United Way family include Keystone Blind Association's vision screenings and services to the visually impaired; the joint project between the Titusivlle Health and Aging Center and Leisure Services for the evening soup kitchen; and two early childhood programs including the YWCA's Fun Factory and the YMCA's Kinder Art Gym and Swim program.

Jody Lavery, administratiave professional of the Titusville Area United Way stated, "Although we have reached our goal, our books and doors are always open to those who wish to contribute. Any additional funds received over our annual goal are used as an additional funding source for our agencies for emergency needs, special program grants and initiatives. With the rising cost of fuel, the need continues to increase for emergency funds."

Promoting Financial Stability & Independence

Associated Charities – Energy Assistance Program

American Red Cross – Local Disaster Assistance

Salvation Army – Emergency needs

Titusville Health & Aging Center – Noon Meal Program

YWCA - Homeless & Near Homeless Services

Crawford County READ – Adult tutoring and GED Prep.

Helping Children & Youth Achieve Their Potential

Big Brothers & Sisters – One-on-One Mentoring

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts – Camperships

YMCA – Round II

Titusville Area United Way – College Scholarship Program

Girl Scouts - Camperships

Improving People's Health

PPC Violence Free Network – Domestic & Sexual Violence Counseling

YMCA – Scholarships for Youth Fitness Programs

Family Services & Children's Aid Society - Family Couneling

YWCA – Social Connection Mental Health Support

Titusville Health & Aging Center – Senior Fitness Program

Hospice - Bereavement Services

For more information about the Titusville Area United Way and its funded programs contact us at 827-1322 or visit us at www.titusvilleunitedway.com

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Titusville Area United Way receives National Certification

Terri Ann Wig, Chief Professional Officer, announced that the Titusville Area United Way has successfully completed all of the United Way of America membership requirements satisfactorily and on time. The requirements include: Membership Requirements Certification, Membership Investment, and the Database 2 Survey of Total Resources Generated (a survey that captures the full extent of a community’s resource development efforts during the year).

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United Way Night starts with Pancake Supper

The Titusville Area United Way Ways and Means Committee met recently to make plans for the upcoming Pancake Supper to be held in conjunction with the Rocket Football Game vs. Red Bank Valley . This United Way Night, fund raising event will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the St. James Parish House on Main Street.

PNC Grow Up Great

YWCA Fun Factory and YMCA Kinder Art Gym and Swim programs receive donation from PNC Grow UP Great

Pre-School students at the YWCA Fun Factory and the YMCA Kinder Art Gym and Swim program were recent recipients of the PNC Grow Up Great Program. Sandy Hepler, Manager of the Titusville PNC Branch, and Terri Ann Wig, Chief Professional Officer of the Titusville Area United Way, facilitator of the Award, visited both organizations earlier this week to see the gifts in action.

The PNC Grow Up Great Program is a ten-year, $100 million commitment to prepare young children, from birth to age five, for shcool and life. PNC's investment in school readiness will yield stronger, smarter, healthier children, families and communities. School eadiness encompasses the preparedness of the whole child, including cognitive, social and emotional abilities.

The PNC program advocates in support of public policy initiatives that promote school readiness. It provides grants to "best-of-class" childhood development organizations and activities, states Hepler. We are proud to be able to bring these funds to the Titusville YMCA and YWCA programs.

Terri Wig of the United Way worked as a facilitator, reviewing the program criterion and providing recommendations tothe staff of PNC. I am thrilled that PNC is interested in the future leaders of our community, stated Wig. I am honored that they allowed our organization to play a small part in this program.

Each of the organizations received $250.00 of merchandise from a wish list propared by the staff of the early childhood programs. The YWCA received gym equipment and a water play table, while the YMCA selected various craft and educational items.