NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lisa Gleason with the United Way of Reno County said the annual campaign is off to a good start.
"We have raised about 30% of our goal," Gleason said. "Our goal, just to remind the public, is $1.2 million, so we've got a little ways to go."
Campaign chair Darrell Pankratz notes that increased cost of goods impacts the agencies United Way serves, as well.
"You know, we've got a little inflation, it makes it a little harder, maybe," Pankratz said. "I think I'm looking at it as, if inflation is 10% more, that's 10% more that somebody needs."
If you have just a small amount to give, giving to United Way is a great way to impact the community on a broad scale.
"You could look at it like a mutual fund, maybe, a little bit," Pankratz said. "I don't really want to invest in just one stock or one place. I want an expert. I want somebody who understands the market, understands the needs and I want to help. I think sometimes it's what should I do, I don't know how. Certainly, to volunteer is a huge part of that. Lots of the same people who are giving money are volunteering. Sometimes people have more time than they have money. There's 6000 people that are a part of this. Every single person matters."
Find out more and give right now at https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/give.
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