Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. was recognized as a gold award recipient from the United Way of Pioneer Valley during the 2014 annual celebration. Local businesses were recognized with gold, silver or bronze level awards for extraordinary support during the 2013-2014 campaign. Each year, the United Way of Pioneer Valley runs an annual campaign that provides funding for local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. Donations finance health and human service programs throughout the region. Awards were presented at the annual celebration which was hosted at Chez Josef in Agawam on Thursday, May 22.

“We are proud to have the good fortune to be able to give back to a community that supports our success,” said Partner Steve Schwartz, who has been with the firm since its inception 45 years ago. “We are equally proud of the other contributing businesses recognized at the United Way of Pioneer Valley annual event. We accomplish more working together.”

The United Way of Pioneer Valley is the regional affiliate of United Way Worldwide – a leadership and support organization and network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve full potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. For 90 years, the United Way of Pioneer Valley has been working in partnership with individuals, businesses and organizations that advance the common good throughout the greater Springfield community including the 25 cities in Hampden County, South Hadley and Granby.

Many United Way donors choose to participate in a company or organization’s annual campaign and make donations through payroll deduction. Interested companies and organizations not currently offering a United Way campaign can contact the campaign department team at United Way of Pioneer Valley at (413) 693-0227.