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Mercer County United Way Continues Challenge Grant
"SHARON, Pa. -- The United Way of Mercer County has reached 95% of its 2004 campaign goal of $1 million, officials announced recently. Through the efforts of Fred George and Paul O'Brien, a $20,000 Challenge Match Grant program will continue through March 31. Through the program, any new pledges will be matched dollar for dollar, in effect doubling the impact of a single donation.Fully 100% of all contributions to United Way of Mercer County remain in the local community, officials emphasize.Following is a list of agencies supported by United Way of Mercer County and their 2004 allocations: American Red Cross, Mercer County Chapter, $53,350 American Red Cross, Trumbull County Chapter, $6,045Consumer Credit Counseling Service, $5,000 Grove City Meals-on-Wheels, $600Lakeview Meals-on-Wheels, no amount requestedPrince of Peace Center, $25,000 The Salvation Army Shenango Valley Corp., $74,250The Salvation Army Mercer Service Unit, $1,500 Shenango Valley Urban League, $85,000ARC of Mercer County, $70,000Catholic Charities Counseling Adoption Services, $38,000 Children's Center of Mercer County, $35,000 Community Counseling Center of Mercer County, $41,000 Keystone Blind Association $78,674 The Literacy Council of Mercer County, $6,000Mental Health Association of Mercer County, Inc., $18,670Boy Scouts of America French Creek Council, $20,000 Brandy Springs Park, $20,000 Children's Aid Society, $39,500 F. H. Buhl Club, $68,500 Girl Scouts of USA Penn Lakes Council, $18,000 Mercer Area Library, $15,000Mercer County Juvenile Advisory Council, $4,000Shenango Valley YMCA, $38,000"