Philanthropy on $1 a day

You can become a part of an exciting new way to give

The idea is simple. You give $365 – a dollar a day – to make our community better. You pool those daily dollars with others. Then you decide together which organizations you want to receive the money. That’s GiVE 365 in a nutshell.

So far, more than 200 people have joined this new giving community that was formed in 2010. Grants announced in October 2011 totaled almost $50,000, up from $34,650 in 2010.

When you join GiVE 365, half of your contribution is used for grants that year and half is placed in an endowed fund that will support grants in future years. As a member, you’re eligible to participate in the annual grant-making process.

If you’re not a member of GiVE 365 yet, why wait? The more members, the more money available for grants for our community. See who has already become a part of this group of philanthropists. Join or give today. And don't forget to ask your employer about matching gift programs.

Even if you can't give $365 or more now, we hope you will consider making a gift of any amount.  For more information, email Ashley Harper or call her at 722-0022.