United Way of Effingham County is beginning preparations for the upcoming campaign. The kick-off luncheon will be held on Tuesday, August 29th for those businesses interested in conducting an employee campaign. Stevens Industries has been selected as the 2017 “Lead Pacesetter” company and will speak at the meeting and share their success stories and plans for their upcoming campaign. Meeting will begin at Noon at the Effingham Event Center (formerly known as Effingham KC Hall). Niemerg’s Steakhouse will cater the luncheon.
Businesses interested in attending this informational meeting should RSVP to the United Way of Effingham County office at (217) 342-3824. Deadline to register is August 23rd.
Volunteers for United Way of Effingham County are busy planning for the 2017 United Way “Witches Ball”. This event is a wonderful opportunity to help United Way partner with the 25 local agencies helping those in need in Effingham County.
The event will be held Friday, October 6th at the Thelma Keller Convention Center. There will be a dinner, silent & live auction and music.
A costume contest for “Best Individual” and “Best Group” will be awarded. Those attending the event are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume, but not required, unless you would like to be entered in the costume contest.
Tickets are $60 per person.
Companies will again have the opportunity to sponsor various features at the event. Sponsorship features include: hors d’oeuvres, champagne fountain, signature witches brew, fruit fondue, portion of dinner (appetizer), dessert, chocolate covered strawberries or champagne for auction overbids. Sponsorships will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsors will be recognized at the event.
Businesses or individuals interested in donating items for the auction, purchasing sponsorship or tickets, may contact Linda Hemmen at 342-3824 or Patrick Kreke at 540-3779.
Linda Niebrugge with Niebrugge Care’s Foundation recently donated $20,000 to United Way of Effingham County for the 2017 campaign.
Niebrugge Cares Foundation was established in 2007 to serve communities and agencies in Illinois. In staying with their mission, United Way of Effingham County will reach out and provide support that is so needed this year.
Niebrugge Cares Foundation was formed by the late James C Niebrugge and Linda Niebrugge of Effingham. They hope to continue their journey of giving in times of need, and support the many organizations that benefit so many in our community.
25 local Partner Agencies receive funding from the Effingham County United Way campaign.
Recently various local non-profit organizations with a 501(c)3 certificate made presentations to United Way of Effingham County requesting funding from the 2017 – 2018 Campaign. Agencies presented a specific program in which they requested funding. The United Way of Effingham County Grants Committee, which is comprised of 18 members, selected agencies to receive funding based on the recognized needs assessment for Effingham County.
25 local partner agencies will receive funding from the 2017 – 2018 campaign: Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Mid Illinois), Blessings in a Backpack, Boy Scouts – Lincoln Trails Council, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Catholic Charities, CEFS Literacy Program, CEFS Retired Sr Volunteer Program (RSVP), Child Advocacy Center of E. Central Illinois, Effingham Child Development Center, Effingham County FISH Human Services, Effingham County Search & Rescue, Effingham County Youth Commission, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Heartland Human Services, Meals on Wheels of CEFS, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) of Effingham County, One Hope United, Oneighty, SAFE (Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies), Senior Services of Effingham County, STAR (Strategic Training and Restoration), SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now) and the Unit 40 Mentoring Program.
Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are new to the partner agency list this year.
For more information regarding United Way of Effingham County, please call (217) 342-3824 or visit www.effinghamunitedway.org and be sure to “Like” them on Facebook!
