WPTV, NewsChannel 5, has partnered with the United Way to kick off the Give5Now campaign.
Today’s tough economic times are affecting everyone -- your friends, your family and your co-workers. People who have never needed help before are now asking for assistance.
At local nonprofits agencies, government funding has been cut, donations are down, and there is a tremendous demand on services for basic needs.
Here’s what our local the agencies are experiencing:
In Palm Beach County:
- 84% of local agencies have seen an increase in demand for services – with 56% of them seeing a significant increase in demand
- 66% of local agencies are reporting a decrease in individual donations
On the Treasure Coast:
- 88% of local agencies have seen an increase in demand for services – with 69% of them seeing a significant increase in demand
- 58% of local agencies are reporting a decrease in individual donations
Help us help them. Give $5 Now to United Way and ask five of your friends to do the same. Donations will help local agencies meet today’s tremendous demand for services in your county.
Click here for the Give5Now homepage to make a donation and tell five of your friends about it.