unitedway logoJamestown (CSi) The United Way is hosting a Masquerade Ball on New Year’s Eve December 31 at the Shady’s Ballroom at the Gladstone Inn with social hour starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from any United Way board member and at Coborn’s/Cashwise.

Tickets are available in advance only.

The deadline to purchase tickets in December 22, 2014

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, United Way Secretary/Publicity Chair, Dana Wallace said dinner will begin at 7:30 with guests choosing between Chicken Marsala and Fettuccine Alfredo when they purchase their tickets.

There will be a short presentation highlighting the agencies served at 8:30pm.

At 9:00pm the dancing will begin. Music will be provided by School of Rock and get ready to dance until the New Year!

There will also be a photo booth courtesy of Photos by Joy (Joy Powers). For three hours you will be able to create your own keepsake of the evening.

All proceeds will support the Jamestown United Way.

The 2014-2015 campaign goal is $210,000.

Dana said the Jamestown United Way was able to achieve their ambitious goal last year and the Jamestown community adding that the Jamestown community has been incredible over the last few years, and believes that support will continue. The Jamestown community has a greater need for services, which is the reason that the campaign goal was raised to help meet the needs for the services in Jamestown.

She said Jamestown United Way has moved toward the Community Impact model. This model will allow the United Way to show the community—through agency collaboration—how it impacts the community.

United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life:

Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential

Income – Promoting Financial Stability and Independence

Health – Improving People’s Health

The United Way currently helps to fund 19 agencies some of which include: Buffalo Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, Boy & Girl Scouts, Camp Rokiwan, Safe Shelter, RSVP, James River Family YMCA, Arts After School which is a program for children within the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, and Consumer Credit Counseling.

99% of the money donated to the United Way stays in Jamestown and Stutsman County.

The Jamestown United Way Board consists of an 18 member Board of Directors. This year the President is Megan Aldinger, 1st Vice President Carla Edinger, 2nd Vice President Jessica Haak, Treasurer, Rebecca Kercher, and Secretary/Publicity, Dana Wallace. Board members can serve two consecutive three year terms and then are required to sit out, so thet are always looking for new board members who bring new ideas and energy to the board.

The United Way theme this year is “United We Can.”

Previously fundraisers this yeat have included, an Outdoor Movie Event at McElroy Park, and a Bake Sale at the Buffalo Mall, with events show community support.

Dana added that the past two campaigns have greatly exceeded expectations and the citizens of Jamestown and Stutsman County have been so supportive. The goal has gotten larger this year, but they hope to not only meet it, but exceed it.

Upcoming events or fundraisers taking place in the coming months, includes, a pending spring event.

She pointed out that the best way to keep up with Jamestown United Way Events is on facebook at United Way of Stutsman County for updates.