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LOCK HAVEN -- The Clinton County United Way continues its mission to help those in need in the community through various initiatives.
The United Way uses its resources and funding to assist those in the ALICE population. ALICE stands for Adult Low Income Consistently Employed.
Those who fall under ALICE often make too much money to fall below the poverty line, but still aren't making enough to be financially stable.
This is done through the support of the community it calls home via fundraisers and more.
New this year, the United Way is partnering with Bald Birds Brewing Co. in Jersey Shore for a "Pints for a Purpose" fundraiser. The business is donating $1 for every Fade draft which is sold in the month of March.
"Thank you for supporting your local United Way," the non-profit shared on social media.
The United Way and Bald Birds are also joining forces for a new event to help raise funds for the non-profit -- a Kids Jeep Contest on March 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend, with a $10 fee for participation. Awards will be given to "Best In Show Fan Favorite," "Best classic Jeep," "Best Modified Jeep" and "Best Kids Jeep."
The United Way is also partnering with The Express again for its annual Masquerade Ball.
Proceeds from events such as the Masquerade, Jeep show and other events benefit the United Way's mission and its partner agencies.
The Clinton County United Way offers a multitude of resources for those in the community who may be struggling to make ends meet with help from its partner agencies.
The partner agencies include: Annie Halenbake Ross Library, Clinton County Library on Wheels; Catholic Charities, Inc. of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnston, Emergency Financial Assistance program; Clinton County 4-H; Clinton County Community Dental Clinic; Clinton County Housing Coalition; Roads to Peace; Horses of Hope; Infant Development Program; Lock Haven Area YMCA; The New Love Center; North Central Sight Services; Salvation Army of Renovo; Scouting America Susquehanna Council; Western Clinton County Recreation Center.
Another program, which has an impact on local children, is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. According to Johnson, there is currently no waiting list in Clinton County -- with 800 kids within the county receiving books through the nationwide initiative.
The United Way also introduced a new program in 2025 to help those in need of automotive repairs.
The non-profit partnered with local automotive garages for the Stay Mobile, Stay Employed program.
With the program, the United Way will provide up to $400 in funding towards the labor and/or equipment needed to repair a participant's vehicle. The participant is required to pay 20 percent of the repair themselves.
To learn more about how you may qualify, or to sign up for the program, you can email clintoncountyuw@gmail.com or call 570-748-7856.
These partner agencies provide access to financial assistance, housing, educational materials for children, food and more for those in need in Clinton County. All of which one can be directed to through the United Way or by contact PA 211.
According to statistics shared on the Clinton County United Way's website, the non-profit organization helped 15,000 county residents in 2025.
It also completed 7,826 hours of services provided through its programming and contributed $2,500,699 to the community in the past 20 years.
To keep up with what the Clinton County United Way is doing, you can visit their website -- www.clintoncountyunitedway.org -- or their new Facebook page Clinton County United Way of Pennsylvania.