Donations assist 14 United Way agencies

The United Way of Wyoming Valley recently received a boost to its 2012/2013 campaign from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA). In May, The Blue Ribbon Foundation's board of directors approved nearly $122,000 in contributions that will be shared by 14 United Way agencies across BCNEPA's 13-county service area. The United Way of Wyoming Valley received $30,974 for its upcoming campaign, targeted specifically to support health-related programs for Luzerne County residents. At the check presentation, from left: Cynthia A. Yevich, executive director, The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Frank Joanlanne, 2012/13 campaign chair, United Way of Wyoming Valley and president, Borton-Lawson Engineering; and Bill Jones, president and chief executive officer, United Way of Wyoming Valley.