In February, the Habersham County United Way let folks know they were the “Heart of the Community.”
There is no doubt about the vital importance of the United Way, which partners with 23 agencies in our community. All the funds raised are distributed to those organizations.
Last year, the United Way distributed more than $400,000 to help people in need. The theme of their campaign this year is “Working Together, Reaching for the Stars.”
Donations to the United Way come from many places in the community, and they recently received a large donation from Demorest Methodist Congregational Federated Church in the amount of $9,000.
The Federated Church has been making many multi-thousand dollar donations to organizations in the community, and this latest donation is the largest yet.
“We are trying to reach out to people who need help the most,” said Alta Moseley from the Federated Church.
The church’s other donations over the last year have gone directly to various community partners, but this donation will be spread out by the United Way wherever it is needed. “We know it will be used wisely,” Moseley said.
United Way’s mission statement says they are a “volunteer-driven organization that raises and distributes funds to meet the needs of our community and advance the common good by creating opportunities for all. Our focus is on education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community.”
This organization – led for many years by Billy Boyd, and now under the strong leadership of Candice Holcomb – is one of our most important community outreach vehicles. We applaud their tireless efforts to enrich the lives of those in the community who need help.
In the coming months, we will highlight some of the community partners of the United Way who directly impact people’s lives. We encourage you to give what you can to further their critical mission.
Their mailing address is P.O. Box 572, Cornelia, GA 30531, and their phone number is (706) 778-0620. You can email them at habershamunitedway@gmail.com.