KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Monadnock United Way President Liz LaRose told listeners Wednesday morning that the organization’s annual fundraising campaign has already surpassed last year’s total, as she provided a progress update during an appearance on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio.

LaRose said the campaign has raised $1,340,011 to date, putting Monadnock United Way at about 88 percent of its overall goal, with additional gifts still being processed. The final total will be announced at the organization’s annual campaign celebration on Feb. 10 at Monadnock Ford in Swanzey.

“This isn’t our final number yet, but it’s our almost-final number,” LaRose said. “Every dollar makes a difference — even the $11 at the end of that total. That really speaks to what our community is all about.”

LaRose, who joined the program alongside general campaign chair Tom Julius, said the current total already exceeds what was raised last year. She credited broad community support, from small individual donations to larger contributions from businesses and organizations across the region.

The Feb. 10 event, known as the Our Monadnock, Our Impact campaign celebration, will serve as both the formal close of the campaign and a recognition night for community leaders and partners. The public is invited to attend the event, which runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will include food, refreshments and awards.

During the celebration, Monadnock United Way will present its Circle of Excellence Awards, which honor individuals and organizations for their commitment to the region. This year’s honorees include Tony Tremblay, who will receive the Spirit of Monadnock Award for sustained volunteer leadership; Mascoma Bank, the Trailblazer Award recipient for a new partnership focused on children’s literacy; Prime Roast Coffee, which will receive the Enterprise Award; and Monadnock Ford, which will be honored with the Summit Award for its long-standing community support and for hosting the celebration for the fourth consecutive year.

LaRose also highlighted the broader role the United Way plays beyond fundraising, pointing to its leadership in convening regional partnerships. One example is the Monadnock Housing Collaborative, which brings together 25 to 30 organizations — including businesses, nonprofits, planners and municipal leaders — to address housing challenges in the region.

“All of the money donated to Monadnock United Way stays local,” LaRose said. “It supports food security, emergency housing, education, and it allows us to launch collaboratives and coalitions that bring people together to solve big issues.”

While the campaign officially closed at the end of December, LaRose said donations are still welcome and will support ongoing work. Contributions can be made online at muw.org, by text, or by mailing a check to the organization’s Keene office.

Those interested in attending the Feb. 10 celebration are encouraged to RSVP by contacting Monadnock United Way.