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United Ways create local flood recovery fund

By SHELLY BIRKELO ( Contact )   Monday, June 30, 2008 - 5:51 a.m.
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Both United Ways in Rock County have created a recovery fund for long-term assistance to help those devastated by the recent floods.

Rock County United Ways’ Long-term Flood Recovery Fund will provide assistance to flood victims in a timely, cost-effective and efficient manner. One hundred percent of donations will benefit flood victims.

United Way of North Rock County and the Stateline United Way will work through existing organizations to coordinate delivery of this long-term recovery flood assistance.

Send checks, made out to United Ways’ Flood Fund, to: United Way of North Rock County, 205 N. Main St., Suite 101, Janesville, WI 53545 or to the Stateline United Way, 400 E. Grand, Suite 101, Beloit, WI 53511. Also, charge card donations also can be made by visiting www.uwnrc.org and clicking on the “Give Now” button.

For more information, call (608) 757-3040 or (608) 365-4451.




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