The United Way/Community Living Prince Edward Dinner and Golf Tournament saw an impressive turnout Thursday evening. (Photo Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward, in partnership with Community Living Prince Edward, has officially announced their 2017 campaign goal.
The United Way is looking to raise $1,97 million in funds for the upcoming season, a large part of it to support community programs that help immediate needs of people in the community.
The announcement was made at a dinner at Wellington’s Essroc Arena following CLPE’s Time for Nine… and Wine and Dine golf tournament, held Thursday afternoon at Wellington on the Lake Golf Course.
Acting Director of United Way Hastings & Prince Edward Melanie Cressman revealed the agency’s campaign goal as $1,970,000 at a dinner at Essroc Arena Thursday evening. (Photo: Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
Acting Director of Fundraising for the United Way Melanie Cressman explains how the money will be used.
Cressman also mentioned United Way supports over 100 programs through 40 agencies in the Quinte region, including Community Living Prince Edward.
CLPE Executive Director Susan Trevorton says her organization and the United Way have had a good long-standing relationship.
She explains how the event came together.
Executive Director of Community Living Prince Edward Susan Trevorton says a portion of the money raised from United Way’s campaign will go to support affordable housing for people in the community. (Photo: Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
Because of their partnership with the United Way, Trevorton adds that some of the funds raised during the campaign will go towards supporting affordable housing.
A silent auction was held and prizes were given out as part of the campaign launch event.
Prizes were handed out as part of a silent auction, including locally made products like the County’s Vader’s Maple Syrup. (Photo: Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
