MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WSFA) – River Region United Way is launching its 2024 campaign with high hopes and a higher goal.
President and CEO Jannah Bailey said the nonprofit plans to raise $2.4 million to support more than 40 partner agencies in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery and Macon counties.
“Every penny of the money we raise this year goes to our community agency partners who are really providing the services on the ground,” Bailey said.
Rick Jackson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region, said United Way helped the organization run its programs by charging families $5 per child.
“It helps us with our summer nutrition program and the snack nutrition program during the school year, so we serve over 400 lunches in the summer, hot lunches for kids who probably don’t have anything to eat,” Jackson said.
Tay Knight, executive director of the Family Sunshine Center, said United Way funds also help families receive services, “whether it’s crisis assistance, safe housing, counseling, legal assistance or other types of supportive services.”
People can donate to River Region United Way on its website.
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