The United Way of Door County is making sure your generosity makes its way to the people affected by fire at Butch’s Bar in Sturgeon Bay in February. Since the fund was established in the wake of the tragedy, $31,358.84 has been donated to support the 12 victims of the fire including the families of those who died. United Way Executive Director Amy Kohnle says that even though the money has been allocated, they are still assisting the victims and their families in other ways.
This was the first time the United Way of Door County has stepped into a role like this according to Kohnle, which had to act quickly when other organizations were not able to provide immediate assistance.