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United Way Fund Raisers
United Way Fund Raisers - Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 3:11PM EST
Reported by: Laurie Monteforte
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 @ 03:11pm EST
TANNERSVILLE - The rough economy is forcing charities to struggle. The United Way of Monroe County counts on businesses and area employees to donate money. But struggling businesses can't always free up cash for charity. And recent layoffs mean less people are giving direct deposit donations.
So the United Way is focusing on special events to collect donations. That way people feel like they are helping someone else while having fun themselves.
"I think that's an innovated way to get people out and involved in the community even though it's a tighter economy," said Tim Kelly the Executive Director of the Monroe County United Way.
The United Way has planed several special events. Details are listed below. For more information on any event call 570-629-5657 or visit .
Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park One Day Passes
$25
Tickets valid until October 23
Hair Cut-A-Thon
November 2
Brielle Nicole Aveda Salon in Tannersville
noon - 4
Women's cuts $20
Men and children's cuts $12
Raffle prizes
Live United Fashion Show
October 23
6:30 p. m.
Talbots at 485 Pocono Commons in Stroudsburg
Raffle prizes include gift certificates for spas and theaters
Models are local women and United Way volunteers
A Night of Indulgence
November 6
$45
6 p. m. - 9 p. m.
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Worthington Ballroom
Martini sampling
Stations of scrumptious food
Chocolate delights
Live entertainment
20 basket raffles
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