(STURGIS) – Tuesday was a special night for the St. Joseph County United Way.

The United Way held their Victory Celebration for 2025 at the Sturges-Young Center For The Arts. The first order of business was to announced the total fundraising campaign. The goal was $1,239,816, which was exceeded with a total amount of $1,320,773.

Incoming Board President David Northrop says he is overwhelmed to be involved with an organization such as the United Way. ...... {LISTEN}.

Top 10 company givers were Morgan Olson ($179,840); TH Plastics ($56,578); American Axle Manufacturing ($55,215); City of Sturgis ($39,480); Burr Oak Tool ($29,462); Abbott Nutrition ($25,000); Kadant Johnson ($18,602); Oak Press Solutions ($15,906); Beacon/Three Rivers Health ($15,413); and Sturgis Public Schools ($11,196).

The United Way said Thank You to their Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs Dr. Adam and Erin Goff and Joe and Joyce Haas for their hard work over the last year.

They also introduced the new Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs Mike and Jane Eley and Mike and Kathy Messner, who are all from Constantine. Mike Messner says he sees the need in the county and is happy to be involved. ...... {LISTEN}.

Campaign 2026 is already underway.