United Way of Youngstown is getting some extra assistance helping kids in Boardman.

#1 Cochran Buick GMC presented a check to United Way for $31,500 to help fund the organization's Care Closet at Boardman Center Intermediate School, which provides hygiene and food items for children in need.

The money was raised from the dealerships annual Operation Santa Campaign, which involved Cochran dealerships donating $50 for every new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC sold in Mahoning Valley.

The #1 Cochran organization also set an all-time high employee donation pledge in 2023 of $35,000, a 17 percent increase over the prior year, according to a news release from Cochran.