St. Marys, Elk County – Rodney Snyder and George Swanson of Matheson Gas proudly presented a generous donation to the St. Marys Area United Way. Located at 203 West Creek Road in St. Marys, Matheson Gas is a global leader in the production and supply of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, and other gases.

Doug Gaffey, Corporate Campaign Chair, and Doug Bauer, Vice President of St. Marys Area United Way, gratefully accepted the donation on behalf of the organization.

Matheson Gas’s contribution, combined with other generous donations from local businesses and individuals, played a pivotal role in helping the St. Marys Area United Way achieve its fundraising goal for the 2024 campaign. As the United Way relies heavily on community support, these donations are vital in funding local nonprofit organizations that address the health, education, and welfare needs of the region.

Thanks to the success of the 2024 campaign, the United Way has been able to provide essential funding to a range of local organizations, including:

• Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
• Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys
• CAPSEA
• Crystal Fire Department
• Dickinson Center’s Crossroad Program
• Elkland Search and Rescue
• Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
• Guardian Angel Center
• St. Marys Public Library
• St. Marys Recreation and Parks
• St. Marys Area School District Library Program
• St. Marys Ambulance Department
• West Creek Recreational Trail
• Maintenance of the Eternal Flame

The continued generosity of businesses and individuals like Matheson Gas ensures that the St. Marys Area United Way can keep providing essential services and support to the community.