United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Eastern Area, has raised $1,293,280, according to Marvin A. Blade, assistant dean, UC Clermont, and chair of the campaign that covers Brown and Clermont counties.

“We want to thank everyone in the community – individuals, companies, schools, government offices – everyone who contributed,” Blade said. “Our economic situation continues to have a major impact on the number of people seeking help.”

Blade says that the agency is seeing many new clients.