United Way of Southwest Minnesota reports that $519,758 in donations and pledges have been recorded to date during the 2012-13 annual fund-raising campaign.  This is 99% of the $525,000 campaign goal.  The annual campaign will conclude January 31.

All funds raised during the annual campaign will be used to support local programs and services in this area that focus on education, income and health with a targeted emphasis on early childhood literacy and school readiness, fighting hunger and promoting safety and well-being.

United Way of Southwest Minnesota is an autonomous, local organization working to create lasting changes in people's lives and the communities in Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Yellow Medicine and western Redwood Counties of Minnesota.