Elk County- The St. Marys Area United Way president Doug Gaffey, Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Chair; and Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Program Chair presented a $7,500 check to Guardian Angel Center’s board of directors and their volunteers.  The Guardian Angel Center applied for this grant to support the operating needs of the Center.

The Guardian Angel Center is located at 364 Main Street in Kersey, PA. The Center seeks to supplement the clothing needs of infants, toddlers, and children whose families struggle financially.  These needs are met through the recycling of donated articles and by the careful purchase of suitable new clothing items. A major goal of the Guardian Angel Center is to avoid the social stigma of needy families, especially related to clothing for school-age children. The Guardian Angel Center operates solely with volunteers. There are no paid employees. For further information on becoming a volunteer, days of operation for the Guardian Angel Center or how to qualify as a client – leave a message at (814) 885-6192.

The Guardian Angel Center is one of the many partnering organizations that have sought grant money from the St. Marys Area United Way. The grant funding disseminated in 2023 is as a result of the donations raised during the St. Marys Area United Way 2022 campaign. Funding raised in 2023 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2024.

The St. Marys Area United Way relies on the contributions from companies and local individuals. If you would like to become one of these individuals or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857