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Lumber River United Way Annual Campaign Kicks Off August 1st Thank you to all the donors that invest in United Way, your contributions are tackling financial stability & women's health as well as many other community needs. LRUW will kick off the 2022 Campaign on August 1! Thanks to Peterson Toyota this year's Fair Share Giveaway is $5,000 and CITGO has provided $50 gas gift cards for 29 lucky finalists. 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

Lumber River United Way allocates funds to 17 partner agencies in Bladen, Hoke, and Robeson Counties

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 2022/23 funded partners in Bladen, Hoke, and Robeson Counties. United Way will invest over $260,000 with the following nonprofits. American Red Cross - Bladen County American Red Cross - Hoke County American Red Cross - Robeson County Bladen County 4-H Hoke County 4-H Robeson County 4-H Communities in Schools of Robeson County Families First Hoke Reading Literacy Council Hoke County Rescue Squad Lumberton Christian Care Center Maggie's Outreach Rape Crisis Center of Robeson County Robeson County Partnership for Children Southeastern Family Violence Center Tia Hart Community Recovery Program UNC Health Southeastern United Way will also invest over $130,000 in the following initiatives serving Bladen, Hoke, and Robeson Counties. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library NC-211 - United Way's Free Referral Service Hotline Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

LRUW bestows 2021 Campaign Awards LRUW would like to recognize the following individuals, manufacturing facilities, government entities, and school systems for a very successful 2021 Campaign. Campbell's Soup - Overall Campaign Award Campaign Coordinator of the Year Award - Olive Morris (Burlington Industries), Deborah Lennon (City of Lumberton), Gordon Burnette (PSRC) Oliver Volunteer Award - Lisa Bedell City of Lumberton - Hector McLean Award International Paper - Hector McLean Award Public Schools of Robeson County - Hector McLean Award Bladen Community College - Presidential Award Bladen County Government - Presidential Award Bladen County Schools - Presidential Award Burlington Industries - Presidential Award Hoke County Government - Presidential Award Hoke County Schools - Presidential Award Congratulations to all the winners of the 2021 Campaign and remember, the 2022 Campaign kicks off Monday, August 1st! To see all the award winner's pictures click here!

United Way is the proud Volunteer Sponsor for Lumberton's Alive After 5 Concert Series

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