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In rare move, county United Way extends campaign
For the first time in at least 15 years, the United Way of York County fell short of its annual fundraising goal and will extend its 2008 campaign by about six weeks.
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Generosity shines through areaa s hard economic times
In a year when the country finds itself in dire economic straits, the generosity of Northeast Pennsylvanians came through for the United Way in a big way.
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For these overachievers, going out for run could mean a cross-country trip
It was near dinner time when one runner glanced toward the sun as it descended below the horizon of corn fields, not yet harvested, and thought back to when he last saw such a bright sun less than one month ...
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United Way adapts to hard times with creative fundraising
Recent economic uncertainty has hurt some fundraising efforts on behalf of The United Way of Monroe County, so, they've had to become more creative.
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Family Services: Helping Local Fami.....
The United Fund of Warren County has begun its annual fund drive for 2008,and the Times Observqer is supporting the efforts,in part by publishing articles about each member agency.Please support the United ...
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Scout recruiting barred in three area districts
School districts in the five-county Penn's Woods Council always are prepared to have the Boy Scouts give a sales pitch to their children.
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More in need, fewer can give
In a sour economy, American priorities get rearranged. As they formally kick off their latest fundraising campaign, officials at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley hope charitable giving doesn't end up at ...
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United Way funding move sparks scramble
A decision by United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania to change the way it funds social-service agencies has left those groups scrambling for dollars lost from their budgets.
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Fitch Affirms Wesbury United, Pennsylvania's Bonds at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable
The Rating Outlook is Stable. The 'BB+' affirmation reflects Wesbury's consistent operating profitability since fiscal 2004, modest debt burden, and improved occupancy through December 2007.
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Elizabeth Township veteran knew value of hard work, education
As a bottling company sales manager who grew up with 11 siblings on a Butler County farm, Larry Osche understood the value of hard work.
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United Way helping families cover prescription costs
Wednesday, 24 September 2008 The St. Marys Area United Way has joined with 550 United Ways in 50 states in lowering the cost of prescription medication by distributing free discount cards.
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Area must keep United to defeat pressing needs
The good folks at the United Way must feel a lot like the Dutch boy with his finger planted firmly in the hole in the dike, doing his part to keep floodwaters at bay.
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Wednesday is United Way Day of Cari.....
The 11th annual United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Day of Caring will kick off its 2009 campaign at 7 a.m. on Wednesday in Mifflin and Juniata counties.
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Local United Way plans Day of Caring
Across the nation, various local United Way organizations are gearing up for their annual Day of Caring, held each year during the first two weeks of September.
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'Need us more than ever'
The economy has put a strain on individual and company budgets, but leaders of the United Way of York County are hopeful that local workers and others will continue to contribute money for needed programs.
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Former school will become low-income apartments
A former school in South Scranton is getting a second life as an apartment complex for poor families.
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Festivities will draw thousands
Once called the "Stay at Home Celebration," Labor Day festivities are expected to draw thousands of York County residents on Monday.
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For some, myth lasts 20 years after VW
Being a union auto worker means never having to say you're sorry. The Volkswagen factory in Westmoreland County shut down 20 years ago, and it was all management's fault.
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United Way sets campaign sights on $7.52M
The United Way of York County is hoping that tough economic times don't deter people from giving to the organization during its annual fundraising drive this year.
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- Live United' theme chosen to reflect consolidation
Members of the newly consolidated United Way of Mercer County met as a whole for the first time Thursday at the 33rd annual meeting.
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