UWSCC’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Raffle is Back!

1723 Military Street  •  Port Huron, MI 48060    810.985.8169

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2021

United Way of St. Clair County’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Raffle is Back!

United Way of St. Clair County (UWSCC) wants to know: Do you have the Luck of the Irish?

UWSCC encourages you to buy some of their St. Patrick's Day raffle tickets and find out!  This year, they are hosting a Basket Raffle to increase your chance of winning the prize(s) you want.  That means one winner will be drawn from each of the eight prize baskets below and you choose which basket(s) you want your ticket(s) entered into.  The thrilling prizes include:


Wadhams Getaway Package

Your getaway adventure begins with both a 1-night Lodge stay and a 1-night Cabin stay at Port Huron KOA Resort, a camping mug, summertime treats, and 50 tickets for Sawmill City activities. Enjoy local cuisine with gift cards from a local restaurant, cafe, and market while you are out exploring the countryside and walking or biking the Wadhams to Avoca Trail. Make sure to take time to be pampered thanks to a Calming Effects Health Spa & Salon gift certificate! Finally, relax by the campfire checking out all the goodies in your US Air Force tote while wearing your choice of a LIVE UNITED t-shirt or a UWSCC polo.

Explore St. Clair Package

Take time out to treat yourself and indulge in gift baskets of locally made wine and hand-dipped, homemade chocolates made with all-natural ingredients and no preservatives.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy new home décor gifts and your choice of a LIVE UNITED t-shirt or a UWSCC polo.

Explore Fort Gratiot Package

Begin your exploration of Fort Gratiot with a climb of the Fort Gratiot Light House and breath-taking views of the township, St. Clair River, and Lake Huron.  Then, get a taste for the area's cuisine with gift cards and delicious treats from nine local restaurants.  Explore in style, wearing apparel from your US Air Force Gift Bag (don't forget to bring your new selfie stick on your adventures!) and your choice of a LIVE UNITED t-shirt or a UWSCC polo.

School Spirit Package

Show your school spirit and support for United Way!  This is a great prize for students, alumni, and fans of SC4!  The gift basket includes a writing portfolio, shirts, a hat and scarf set, a mini Bluetooth speaker, popsockets, a letter opener, and pens, along with your choice of a LIVE UNITED t-shirt or a UWSCC polo.

Lottery Tickets

Do YOU have the Luck of the Irish?  $100 in assorted lottery tickets is ready with your answer!  Just in case you don't find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, we hope you enjoy a US Air Force tote bag filled with hats, apparel, selfie stick, towel, mirror, can cozies, pens, and more, along with your choice of a LIVE UNITED t-shirt or a UWSCC polo.

Foursome Golf Extravaganza

FORE all you golf lovers out there!  Take a tour of some of the county's well-known courses (and then go explore the others!) with 18-hole FOREsomes at Black River Country Club in Port Huron Township, Solitude Links Golf Course in Kimball Township, Port Huron Elks Lodge #343 in Port Huron Township, Marysville Golf Course in Marysville, and St. Clair Golf Club in St. Clair.  Don't FOREget to wear your new LIVE UNITED t-shirt or UWSCC polo!

Summertime Sizzlin’

Summer is on its way!  Be ready for grilling season with this Royal Gourmet Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker and a bag of charcoal!  Can you hear the steaks sizzling??  Make sure you have your can cozies, ball cap, and selfie stick from your US Air Force gift bag handy for your BBQs and don't forget to wear your new LIVE UNITED t-shirt or UWSCC polo!

Coffee Lovers Gift Basket

Calling all coffee lovers!  Volunteers of our Special Events Committee crafted this prize for you!  Start your mornings with a burst of energy thanks to your new Keurig Mini, k-cup pod coffees, mugs, treats, and more!  Add in your choice of a LIVE UNITED t-shirt or a UWSCC polo and you are off to a great day!


Tickets are only $2 each and on sale in the UWSCC office, 1723 Military Street in Port Huron, and online at uwstclair.charityraffles.org through 11:59pm on March 15, 2021.  Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:30pm.  The drawing will be held at 9:30am on Tuesday, March 17, 2021 at UWSCC and will air live on Facebook and YouTube.

St. Patrick's Day Raffle Prizes

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For further information, please contact: Brent Gillette - Executive Director
                                                                   bgillette@uwstclair.org 810.985.8169 ext.118

About United Way of St. Clair County
The United Way of St. Clair County was founded in 1924. Its mission is to mobilize the community of St. Clair County to raise funds and resources to meet identified human service needs with the highest level of accountability and community involvement. For more information, visit www.uwstclair.org.