UWSI has reached only about 44% of goal in Franklin Co. | News

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The United Way of Southern Illinois says they have until June 30 to fulfill their goal for programs for 2012 without an appeal.

They say demands on them are much higher than ever before. For Franklin County, a goal of $61,000 was set and so far they say they have collected $26,835.99 in cash.

Other Southern Illinois goals and collections include:

• Alexander, Johnson, Pulaski and Union - Goal of $22,000, Cash Collected: $22,284.50
• Carbondale Area - Goal: $70,000, Cash Collected: $47,595.49
• Gallatin, Hardin and Pope Co.s - Goal of: $3,000, Cash Collected: $1,628.45
• Herrin Area - Goal of $56,000, Cash Collected: $50,986.77
• Marion Area - Goal of $200,000, Cash Collected: $140,700.81
• Murphysboro Area - Goal of $15,500, Cash Collected: $8,431.30
• Perry County - Goal of $18,000, Cash Collected: $11,602.79
• Saline County - Goal of $40,000, Cash Collected: $35,783.46
• White and Hamilton Co.s - Goal of $12,000, Cash Collected: $11,896.71

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