United Way At 80 Percent

The St. Joseph County United Way is in the homestretch of its 2012 campaign.

Executive Director Kelly Hostetler said the local agency has reached 80 percent of its $650,000 goal for the campaign. The campaign kicked off in August and concludes at the end of January.

Hostetler said last year’s goal of $575,000 was surpassed by about $26,000. She remains optimistic that the 2012 campaign will meet and possibly exceed its goal.

The St. Joseph County United Way benefits 42 different groups and organizations in the county.