Thanks to Pacesetter Companies, including Eagle Communications, the United Way of Ellis County campaign is at 31% percent of its fundraising goal for 2012.

Executive Direct Jason Rauch made the announcement as he showed the United Way thermometer Friday during a kickoff luncheon in Hays.  “We’re already at $147,906.44, and on the way to $475,000, ” said Rauch.

There are 14 Ellis County agencies that receive allocations.  Board of Directors Past President  John Scheck recognized their work while emphasizing this year’s theme, “Building Bridges.”   “Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health,” said Scheck.

According to Rauch, the Ellis County United Way will expand on the 2-1-1 Information Referral Service this and also hopes to increase the number of allocated agencies.

See more tonight on Street Beat Eagle Community TV Channel 14.