United Way of the Columbia Gorge is allocating over $300,000 to 27 different non-profit organizations this year in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat, and Skamania counties. Executive Director Caroline Grew says it’s one of the biggest allocations in their history. The United Way will hold a fundraising concert next Friday night, July 21, at 5:30 at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles featuring Huckleberry Road and Jessie Leigh. Tickets are $25 in advance and available at the Bargeway Pub, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, and online at unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org. They are $30 at the door.