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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph officially kicked off its 2017 campaign Thursday with a goal of raising more than $3 million dollars.

Volunteers will be out until Nov. 2, trying to raise a total of $3,031,000. According to a news release, during the kickoff breakfast at the St. Joseph Country Club it was announced that several local companies have already completed workplace campaigns to raise funds. To date, those Pacesetter companies have pledged $919,594.15 which is 30 percent toward this year’s campaign goal. Funds raised are shared among the 17 United Way Partner Agencies, 7 Initiatives and other agency programs and services.

Donations to the 2017 United Way Campaign can be sent to United Way of Greater St. Joseph, PO Box 188, St. Joseph, MO 64502 or delivered to 118 South 5th Street. For more information about United Way of Greater St. Joseph or how to donate, contact United Way at (816) 364-2381 Monday through Friday or go to stjosephunitedway.org.