PEKIN, IL -- From a news release:
Contact: Talena Michels
309-620-4388 * [email protected]
www.facebook.com/TazewellCares
TAZEWELL CITIZENS ORGANIZING TO IMPROVE COUNTY
January 24, 2020 – A diverse group of people from Tazewell County has started a group, 100+ Who Care – Tazewell County, to pool resources and actions to help local needs.
“We all, as individuals, care deeply about our community and the non-profits that call Tazewell County home,” says founder Talena Michels, “and many of us simply don’t have the time or budget to give as much as we would like. When a friend suggested that I take a look at this model of ‘Speed Philanthropy’ I was hooked. It’s the perfect solution!”
When people donate $50 to a charity, they may wonder whether it makes a difference. But in collective giving means that when 100 people donate $50 at the same time, that’s $5,000 for some worthy cause.
All that’s required of people involved in 100+ Who Care – Tazewell County is that they give $50 and one hour of their time, four times a year. There’s no selling, soliciting items to auction or other donations, no telemarketing or event planning.
Instead, it’s a great opportunity for people to network across a range of interests and backgrounds.
At the beginning of group meetings, everyone will be able to suggest a non-profit organization to get help. Three will be drawn and their advocates will have time to promote their charity. Everyone present will vote and the organization with the most votes will receive the donations.
Our goal is a $5,000 donation each quarter.
“100+ People Who Care – Tazewell County is open to anyone who cares about Tazewell County and is looking to make a big impact on a local nonprofit,” Michels said.
An initial meeting is scheduled for 6-7p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the Pekin Public Library, 301 S 4th St. in Pekin.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/TazewellCares
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