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Dear Editor;
Heads Up! Giving Tuesday is unusually early this year, November 30, and may take us by surprise. That's a great day to give locally to the United Fund of Iowa County. There are children, seniors and families right here in our own county that count on your support. You can write one check to the United Fund of Iowa County at P.O. Box 63, Dodgeville, WI 53533 and let them distribute the funds to more than 30 programs. One advantage of giving to UFIC is that organizations apply for grants explaining their targeted needs so your gifts will fulfill specific needs. Some needs are ongoing such as summer library programs or the SUN program. Some are very specific such as special clothing for a rescue squad or a scholarship of need at Southwest Tech. You would consider each one worthy of support. When you give to the UFIC, your money supports a broad base of local needs. Donate online at: unitedfundiowacounty.org Remember to help our neighbors on Giving Tuesday.
Karen Tennessen
Dodgeville, WI