Mike Bovender, President, of the Yadkin Valley United Fund announced today that the YVUF would be donating $10,000 from their emergency fund to support businesses in Elkin and Jonesville who suffered a financial loss due to the flooding from hurricane Helena. The Town of Elkin, downtown flood fund will receive $8,000 and the town of Jonesville will receive $2,000. Bovender said approximately 12 Elkin/Jonesville businesses were negatively impacted by Helena.
The YVUF is currently in their 2025 drive with a goal of $200,000 and currently have pledges and/or donations of $140,000. The YVUF provides funds for 21 non-profits in the Yadkin Valley who provide services to citizens with all kinds of human needs. Please refer to their website Yadkinvalleyunitedfund.org for a list of funding agencies and a list of the 18 board of directors. You can help reach the goal by donating online, by payroll deduction where available, RMD designation from retirement accounts, by mail to YVUF, PO Box 593, Elkin NC 28621. Additional information by be obtained from David Steelman, Executive Director.