Elk County- Doug Gaffey, St. Marys Area United Way President; Jim Ryan, United Way Vice-President; Jason Gabler, United Way Corporate Campaign Chair; Doug Bauer, United Way Payroll Campaign Chair; and Leah Whiteman, United Way board member presented a $5,000 grant award to City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation Manager, Danielle Schneider. The funds were awarded to the City to assist in covering the costs of certification fees for the community pool lifeguards at Memorial Park.

The City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation are 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 funding 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.