Search for United Way director enters interview stage
The United Way of Lowndes County is moving forward in its search for a new executive director following the abrupt departure of Jan Ballard in early February.
Ballard leaves United Way, joins city schools
One agency’s loss is another agency’s gain as Jan Ballard, executive director of United Way of Lowndes County, heads over to the Columbus Municipal School District, where she will serve as school board clerk, assisting deputy superintendent Craig Shannon and streamlining responsibilities with the administrative assistant for the office of the superintendent.
Lowndes County United Way donations are down
Last year, United Way of Lowndes County raised $500,000 — $100,000 less than its campaign goal. Charitable contributions are down, but community need is greater than ever.