United
Way of Logan County celebrates 60 years this Saturday
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[October 01, 2021]
On Saturday, October 2nd, the community is
invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the
60th anniversary of the United Way of Logan County. The event will
take place at 10 a.m. at 120 South McLean Street in Lincoln.
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On this same date in 1961, the certificate of
incorporation was filed for the United Fund of Lincoln, the
predecessor to the United Way of Logan County. The filing was done
with five officers listed: Walter Musick, Emil Stahlhut, Charles
Purseglove, John McCullough and Marjorie Fuller. The first director
for the United Fund was Jane McKinnley (Carroll) and she served a
board that was 46 members strong.
In that first year, the United Fund raised $33,688, which enabled
the organization to offer financial support to five local agencies
or groups that served the community. Those groups included the Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army and
Logan County Mental Health.
Now, 60 years later the United Way of Logan County still supports
four of those five organizations, along with several others.
In 2021 the funding for the 2022 program year was announced with 14
recipients or partners.
Sixty year partners include:
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American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois
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W.D. Boyce Council Boy Scouts of America
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Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
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The Salvation Army 360 Center – Lincoln Center
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Additional 2022 program year partners include:
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Center for Youth and Family Solutions
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Christian Child Care
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CAPCIL Food Pantry Co-Op
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CAPCIL Meals on Wheels
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CAPCIL Transit
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Girls on the Run of Central Illinois
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Lincoln Area YMCA
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Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services
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Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center
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The Oasis – Senior Citizens of Logan County
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On its 60th anniversary the United Way works under
the leadership of Administrative Director Patti Becker and a nine
member board of directors.
Board members include President Erin Burns, Vice President and
Campaign Chair Ashley Welch, Secretary Jaylee Swinford, Treasurer
Stacy May, Immediate Past President Beau Anderson and Directors
Adrienne Klockenga, Sheila Nelson, Brittney Peterson and Vicky
Wachendorf.
Please join Becker and the board in celebrating their 60 successful
years of supporting vital local services and programs this Saturday.
After the ribbon cut, there will be light refreshments served
inside. Guests will have an opportunity to learn more about the
programs offered by United Way such as Logan County 2-1-1, the Dolly
Parton Imagination Library and how to contribute to the work of this
great organization.
Hope to see you all there!
[Nila Smith] |