By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

The United Way of Livingston County is nearing its annual Celebration in May, which is the time they need to meet their goal.

Just last Wednesday, they were showing 53% of their goal, and overnight, they skyrocketed to 90%, after several donations came in.

Executive Director Deb Howard shared the excitement she and her board had when they discovered they are now only $17,000 from reaching their $201,000 goal.

“Well, all of a sudden a bunch of campaign promises came in and I can’t be more excited to go that fast. We’re about $17,000 from goal and we are very excited at the United Way today and every day,” Howard said.

For more information or to donate, contact the office at 844-5131.