3/4/14 - A local community action agency is asking for some extra support to help reach its fundraising goal and provide utility assistance to those in need during the cold winter months. The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency held its 24th annual Walk for Warmth events last month, which brought out 1,300 participants in the form of walkers, sponsors and volunteers. The walk-a-thons support OLHSAâs Emergency Utility Assistance Program and the agency says it gets creative to stretch the funds and help more people. It had a combined fundraising goal of $180,000 for the two events, with OLHSAâs Livingston County Walk for Warmth bringing in $52,000. The non-profit is hoping to raise $48,000 to accomplish that goal. Officials say they cannot stress how important it is to bolster the fund, which can be life-saving as young children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. OLHSA CEO Ron Borngesser says the need this year is "through the roof," with the brutal winter forcing many people who can usually manage on their own to be in a position of needing help. To give to OLHSAâs Walk for Warmth, click on the link below and select general donation.
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