United Way falls short of goal LAFAYETTE, IN (wbaa) - Nearly two dozen Lafayette-area non-profit agencies are facing significant budget cuts, after the United Way's 2009 fundraising campaign fell short.

The United Way had hoped to bring in $5 million this year.

But the fundraising effort wrapped up yesterday roughly $540,000 short of that goal.

The money raised goes to 23 Lafayette-area non-profit agencies, including the Hanna Community Center and the Community and Family Resource Center.

The shortfall means these organizations are facing a nearly 11% decline in funding for 2010.

This is the first time in 35 years the United Way of Greater Lafayette has not met its goal.
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