United Way sets final campaign event

United Way of VW County information

The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Directors is holding its last fundraiser for this year’s campaign at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Willow Bend Country Club.

Premier sponsors for the event are Citizens National Bank, National Door & Trim, Central Insurance Company and First Federal Savings & Loan.

The event will be a reverse hat raffle, with the winner walking away with $1,000 cash. The United Way will also be auctioning off specialty hats with 2015 Ohio State Buckeye tickets, Women’s Day Away, Men’s Dream Hat and Lucky Lottery hat all providing additional chances to win the $1,000 grand prize.

Ron Burt of Magic Moment Entertainment will be the emcee for the night’s event. Plan to come and see what excitement and fun this event will bring to the community.

Food will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 that evening and the final drawing will be held at 8:30 p.m.

The United Way is a non-profit organization that supports 27 area agencies in Van Wert County.

For more information, contact United Way Executive Director Vicki Smith at 419.238.6689 or 419.203.7152.