Valley United Way has announced funding in the amount of $532,000 for area agencies serving the needs of the Valley community. Valley United Way's Board of Directors made the decisions based on the recommendations of the Allocations Committee which reviewed the requests of the applications from the agencies. Twenty-eight volunteers drawn from all walks of life in the Valley spent a month examining budgets and visiting agency sites to learn more about the services being offered by the applicants.

Peter Galla, Chairman of the Allocations Committee, noted that it was an especially difficult year for agencies seeking support because of the uncertainty in the economy and with the state budget. However, he said, "The agencies were very reasonable in their requests, and the volunteers did their usual great job in examining the needs of the community and the programs being proposed for funding. I want to thank all of the volunteers who worked so hard this year".

Valley United Way funds cover a variety of programs ranging from day care to nursing services. They have a direct impact on many aspects of life in the community helping to improve on the quality of life offered here. In addition to the allocations, many agencies also receive additional funding through donor designated gifts as well as small grants through United Way's Special Needs grants program which is held later in the year.

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