United Way Cass Clay aims to raise $6M to help fund local programs

(Fargo, ND) -- The United Way "Community Kickoff" is now underway. It's the agency's annual fundraising campaign.

"Every year we rally the community around our bold goals and what we are able to do for the community. We want to make sure that kids in our community and families in our community have what they need to be successful," said Christie Lewandoski, Director of Resource Development for United Way Cass Clay. 

Lewandoski says this year the agency is looking to raise $6 million. She says 90 percent of the money will stay local, allowing the agency to provide services in the areas of child poverty and hunger, homelessness, mental health and school success. Contributions come from corporate and private donors. 

To learn more, check out: UnitedWayCassClay.org