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ST. MARYS AREA UNITED WAY
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of our community since 1925. Making a contribution allows you to support 13 local agencies with just one donation. Our focus areas are education, income, and health - the building blocks for a good quality of life. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people are healthy.
Because of you, in the past 10 years, we have distributed over $1.5M to local nonprofits. Your support allows us to continue supporting agencies that provide vital services for children, special needs individuals, libraries, families and individuals in crisis, students, women, senior citizens, and veterans.
The funds raised by the United Way stay here and go directly toward supporting our families, friends, and neighbors. Change starts with you. Take action today to make a difference in your community.
2020 CAMPAIGN GOAL $150,000

The St. Marys Area United Way annually grants funding to nonprofit organizations in Elk County, Pennsylvania. The 2020 campaign goal is $150,000. All funds raised in 2020 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2021.
As a result of COVID-19, we anticipate organizations will have a greater need for the 2021 grant cycle. Most of the organizations the United Way fund, do not have revenue-generating services, as they provide services and support to low-income families or specifically to children.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857
2019-2020 ST. MARYS AREA UNITED WAY RECIPIENTS
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
Boy Scouts
Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys
Citizens Against Physical Sexual & Emotional Abuse-CAPSEA
Catholic Charities Counseling
City of St. Marys Recreation and Parks
Dickinson Center
Girl Scouts of Western PA
Guardian Angels Center
St. Marys Public Library
Veteran’s Memorial Eternal Flame
Life & Independence for Today-LIFT

United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for everyone
Our Focus Areas
Living United means being a part of change. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future.
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Education
The United Way makes sure children and youth can start school ready to succeed, become proficient readers at a young age, stay on track in middle school, earn their high school diplomas, and pursue higher education or meaningful careers.
Education is a cornerstone for success in school, work and life. It also benefits the whole community: high school graduates have higher earning potential, contribute more to their local economies, are more engaged in their communities, and are more likely to raise kids who also graduate on time.
The United Way supports a comprehensive approach to education that spans all the way from cradle to career.
Income
United Way empowers people to get on stable financial ground with proven methods like job training, financial wellness classes and more. The result is thriving communities where everyone has more opportunity to succeed.
When people are able to find decent jobs, provide for their families and save for the future, they and their children are more likely to enjoy healthy lives and succeed in school. Everyone benefits, because financially stable individuals and families lead to a more competitive workforce and a stronger community. We work with partners from all sectors of society to connect people to the resources they need to get on more solid financial ground.
Health
The United Way is building healthier, more resilient communities by promoting healthy eating and physical activity, expanding access to quality health care and integrating health into early childhood development.
Good health is both a community responsibility and a community benefit: It goes beyond personal diet, exercise and the many other individual choices we make. The foundation for a healthy life is in the neighborhoods we build and environments we inhabit. When people have access to parks, bike paths, safe playgrounds, healthy foods, and good medical care, they are more likely to succeed in school, work and life.
The United Way is creating solutions that help everyone thrive, creating healthier communities that improve our collective quality of life. We’re focused on expanding access to healthy foods, opportunities for physical activity and quality health care. To do this, we partner with local schools, governments, health agencies and other community-based nonprofits
Your Donation Allows Us to Offer Continued Support to 16 Area Agencies
Our Partnering Organizations
If You or Someone You Know Has:
Enjoyed a Library Reading Program or Services Offered at the St. Marys Public Library
Spent a Hot Afternoon at the St. Marys Community Pool
Taken Advantage of Programming at the Boys & Girls Club
Needed Help Affording Newborn Supplies, Shoes, Jackets, or Back to School Clothing For Their Child(ren)
Sought Help to Escape Domestic Abuse
Admired the Veteran's Memorial or The Eternal Flame and Dedicated Veterans of the St. Marys Burial Detail
Needed Help With Addiction
Participated in the Boy or Girl Scouts
Taken Advantage of Programming for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
You Have Seen Your Donation Dollars At Work
2020 St. Marys Area United Way Board of Directors
Jason Gabler, President
Doug Gaffey, Vice-President
Bill Olson, Secretary
John Dippold III
Donald Fleming
Ed Gerg
Lewis Murray
Rob O'Leary
Jane Olson
Becky Piccolo
Rachel Rhed
Mike Stauffer
Steve Stoltz
Pete Straub
Leah Whiteman
William Conrad, Honorary Board Member

Photo: John Dippold III & Jason Gabler
Jason Gabler, 2020 Board President recognized John Dippold for his service as the 2019 Board President.


Jen Dippold, Director
Barb Glatt, Finance Director & Board Treasurer

Rob O'Leary
2020 Leadership Chair
Leadership donors are individuals who donate $500 or more annually to the St. Marys Area United Way.
Donations that were received in 2019 funded partner organizations in 2020
Individual donations are essential for the success of the annual United Way Campaign.
The 2020 Leadership campaign will start this June. This year's Leadership campaign is being led by
Leadership Chairman Rob O'Leary. Rob has been a Leadership supporter for many years and is currently a St. Marys Area United Way board member.
Anyone interested in becoming a Leadership member can mail their check to:
St. Marys Area United Way
44 So. St. Marys Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
If you would like to make a donation today, please use the donate button below. Thank you!

2019 LEADERSHIP DONORS
Mr. Stephen Aul
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Azzato
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Bankovic
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Bauer
Mr. & Mrs. John Bauer
Mr. & Mrs. David Bobby
Mr. Rodney Brennen
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Brennen
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Buchheit
Dr. & Mrs. George Castellano
Mr. & Mrs. William Conrad
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coppolo
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Cuneo
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Randy DaCanal
Mr. David Decker
Mr. & Mrs. David DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. Jim DeLullo
Mr. Mike DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. Robert DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. John Dippold III
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dippold
Mr. George Dobson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. P. Fleming
Mr. Jeff Friday
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Gabler
Mr. & Mrs. John Gaffey
Mr. & Mrs. George Gausman
Mr. & Mrs. David Geci
Mr. Bill Gerg
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gerg
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gerg
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Haskell
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. William Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jesberger
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kaul
Mrs. Margaret Kaul
Mr. & Mrs. C.J. Kogovsek
Mr. John Kosco
Mr. & Mrs. Micahel Krise
Ms. Kris Kronenwetter
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kuhar
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. William Marshall
Honorable & Mrs. Richard Masson
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg McManus
Mr. & Dr. Scott Meholic
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Meyer
Mr. & Mrs. John Mulcahy
Dr. & Mrs. Jason Nedzinski
Mr & Mrs. Robert O'Leary
Mr. & Mrs. William Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ordiway
Mr. & Mrs. John Piccolo
Mr. J. David Quinn Estate
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Quinn
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Radkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Reuscher
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Riddle
Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. David Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. James Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Schatz
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schlimm
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Schwabenbauer
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Scutella
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Serianni
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Shields
Mr. & Mrs. George Shturtz
Dr. Rosemaria Ciencieva Sorg
Mr. Scott Stackpole
Mr. Greg Stauffer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stauffer
Mr. John Sterbank
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Straub III
Mr. & Mrs. John Straub
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Straub
Mr. Stephen Straub
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Struble
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Thorwart
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Uberti
Mr. & Mrs. Jude Vavala
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Vollmer
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Whiteman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wolfe
Mr. & Dr. Eric Wonderling
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wortman
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THANK YOU 2019 LEADERSHIP DONORS!
