United Way of the Lowcountry closing in on fundraising goal

The United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc. has reached 97 percent of its $2.5 million fundraising goal, according to a release from the group.

The donations are used “to serve over 32,000 people in the Lowcountry through direct services and financial support of programs aimed at addressing the health, education, income and basic needs of the community,” the release said.

The fundraising campaign ends Thursday.

For more information, visit uwlowcountry.org.

This story was originally published March 28, 2016 at 11:33 AM with the headline "United Way of the Lowcountry closing in on fundraising goal."