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They're almost halfway to the goal already...

The Great Rivers United Way has collected nearly 900-thousand dollars toward the goal of two million, 50-thousand dollars for its 2012 fall campaign.  The early funds were raised through a Pacesetter campaign.  United Way president James Falvey wants to remind potential donors that some families are not as well off as others:

Twenty-nine service groups receive funds in the local United Way district that covers five counties.