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CENTER TWP. – Local nonprofits will benefit from several successful fundraisers hosted by the United Way of Beaver County in recent weeks.
According to officials with the nonprofit, more than $90,000 was raised during three popular fundraisers held in local communities from July 27 to August 9. Organizers said the events, which included two golf outings and a bingo with a purse, were a successful way to reach their annual fundraising goals.
“Every dollar raised at these events stays here in Beaver County and directly benefits our local community,” said Mary Lou Haju, executive director of the United Way of Beaver County. “The United Way of Beaver County provides well over half a million dollars each year to nonprofits that work tirelessly to support our most vulnerable citizens. With traditional workplace campaign giving declining, especially in the wake of the pandemic, it is critical that we find new revenue streams.”
On July 27, Styropeck and BASF hosted their annual golf outing at Beaver Valley Golf Club in support of the United Way of Beaver County. The fundraiser raised $22,681 for the group, and Styropeck matched the donation, bringing the total to over $45,000.
“One of Styropek’s core values is to be a responsible corporate citizen in the areas where we operate our facilities,” said Tim Ford, Styropek’s production manager. “We truly care about the well-being of the community and its citizens and we view our involvement in the 2024 Golf Outing as something that can benefit many residents of our community through the United Way of Beaver County. We greatly appreciate the support of many local businesses and their donations that helped make the 2024 Golf Outing a success.”
On August 4, over 200 participants attended the second annual UWBC Purse Bingo at Monaca Turners. Range Resources, the main sponsor, spearheaded the event, which raised over $28,000, double the total raised at the same event last year, according to the United Way.
Another successful summer fundraiser was a golf outing hosted by the Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions to Rolling Acres Gold Course on August 9. Organizers of that fundraiser said they raised $17,200 for the United Way.
“Without these funds, some of the essential services provided by these organizations could be limited or even eliminated, which would have a significant negative impact on our community,” Harju said. “Fundraisers like this are critical to the success of our annual campaign, and I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of our corporate partners and the individuals who participate in these events. Their generosity and cooperation truly embody the spirit of how we must live together.”
