Upshur Cooperative Parish achieves fundraising goal for Rotary Challenge Grant

Upshur Cooperative Parish achieves fundraising goal for Rotary Challenge Grant — Upshur County Parish House executive director Isaac Casto, left, receives a check from David Long with the Buckhannon-Upshur Rotary Club.

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January 23, 2024

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BUCKHANNON — The Upshur Cooperative Parish, comprising Parish House and Crosslines Inc., announced that they have exceeded their $5,000 fundraising goal for the Rotary Challenge Grant. The funds were raised during the month of December for the Crosslines program.

The Parish House expressed gratitude to all the donors who contributed to the initiative. Additionally, the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur played a crucial role by providing a matching contribution of $5,000.

The collected funds will be used to stock the Parish’s pantry and provide utility assistance to individuals and families in need during the winter season.

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