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While the United Way of Wyandotte County has raised over $2 million during its fundraising campaign, the organization will extend its campaign in order to hit its goal of $2.4 million.

A celebration lunch will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Jack Reardon Convention Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“We will continue to work and do what is needed to meet the growing need in our community,” said Wendell Maddox, President and CEO, United Way of Wyandotte County. “This community has shown its generosity over the years, and I have faith that by continuing to work together, we will meet the needs in Wyandotte County.”  

A silent auction at the event. Donations from local businesses such as Proctor & Gamble, Trave Benefits by Design, Show Me Shooters Indoor Range, Legends 14 Theaters, Sunflower Hills Golf COurse, Hilton Garden, Gold's Gym and Rainbow Brushless Car Wash.

Jennifer Jo Cobb will host the event. Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Superintendent Jill Shackelford and United Auto Workers Local 31 President Jeff Manning are the co-chairs for the event.

“We’re celebrating progress and thanking all of our supporters, but by no means are we done campaigning. We’ve raised $2 million, and we’re determined to reach our stretch goal of $2.4 million by extending the campaign in order to meet our community’s needs,” Shackelford said. “We need everyone who is able to make a contribution to please consider doing so.”

The event is opened to the public. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling the United Way at (913) 371-3674.