Lumber River United Way News

 

Lumber River United Way exceeds 2021 Campaign goal LRUW's 2021 Campaign has surpassed our bold goal of $625,000! Contributions to United Way support our fifteen partner agencies programs across Bladen, Hoke, & Robeson Counties as well as our own initiatives such as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and VITA. Thank you to all the donors that invested in United Way, your contributions are tackling financial stability & women's health as well as many other community needs. If your place of business would like to participate in United Way's annual campaign contact Tate Johnson at 910-739-4249 ex 303 or email tjohnson@lumberriveruw.org DONATE  LRUW implements income tax assistance program Lumber River United Way has announced the launch of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The IRS-linked program will assist taxpayers in the preparation and e-filing of their federal and state tax returns at no cost to the participant. Taxpayers eligible for this service should have an income below $57,000, be an elder, or have a disability. Through VITA tax clinics, taxpayers will participate in a brief interview, be assisted in creating an IRS customer portal account, and have their tax documents scanned so that an IRS certified tax preparer volunteer can complete the return. After the return is completed, the taxpayer can either log in to review/sign and have their return e-filed, or they can schedule an appointment to meet with someone to review their return. To learn more or register for a tax clinic click here! and the winner is, final Fair Share Drawing held January 11th! Brittany Pittman with the City of Lumberton is the 2021 Campaign Fair Share winner! Congratulations, Brittany Pittman, on being the last 2021 Campaign Fair Share Finalists standing! Brittany is the winner of $3,500 sponsored by Peterson Toyota. Fair Share Winner Brittany Pittman & LRUW board member Pamela Wright 230 Fair Share donors contributed over $62,000 for LRUW’s 2021 Campaign. Thank you to all Fair Share donors for impacting the communities we serve. Lumber River United Way merges with United Way of Bladen County Lumber River United Way, a nonprofit organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community, announces the organization’s official merger with United Way of Bladen County.   In October 2020 Lumber River United Way board of directors authorized to create a 3-county regional United Way, that rebranding started February 1, 2021.   “Merging with United Way of Bladen County enables us to connect with a broader audience, to continue to serve our collective impact, and to better position ourselves to serve underrepresented counties in Southeastern NC,” said Johnny Robertson, board president of Lumber River United Way and owner of John’s Fuel Service in Red Springs. “This new partnership ultimately captures who we are today as we create a vibrant region where all our neighbors have access to the resources they need to thrive.”   As part of the merger, Lumber River United Way will continue to bring people, ideas, and resources together in Bladen County to improve lives and community conditions. As of February 1, the 2021 Campaign exceeded the goal of raising $20,000 in Bladen County. Currently, United Way’s Bladen County community investment partners include Bladen County 4-H, Families First, and the Foster Children’s Fund with Bladen County Department of Social Services.   To view the full press release click here! [910-739-4249] | [www.lumberriveruw.org] DONATE Connect with us  ‌  ‌  ‌