Monadnock United Way (MUW) exceeded its $20,000 goal and raised $41,650 in donor contributions and matching funds on GivingTuesday, Nov. 30.
“We are so grateful for the amazing generosity of everyone on GivingTuesday,” stated Karen Peterson, general campaign co-chair of the Stronger Together Campaign. “These donations will go right back into our community to help children, individuals and families most in need in the Monadnock Region.”
The United Way thanks those who donated to the matching grant pool: Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring, Clark Mortenson, Prime Roast Coffee Company, Stebbins Spectacular Painting, the MUW Board of Directors, Ken and Carol Jue and the individuals and businesses who contributed on GivingTuesday.
Donations will help provide emergency housing assistance through the Cheshire County Emergency Housing Collaborative for 377 residents, help provide fresh food at seven collaborating pantries across the region, serving 1,500 Monadnock Region residents per week; help provide care and education at local child care centers for 268 families; and provide 1,038 families with home visiting, parental education programs and engagement activities that bolster child development through the Monadnock Alliance for Families.
All gifts made during GivingTuesday go toward the Stronger Together annual campaign. The goal this year is $1.46 million, and people have contributed $974,056 so far. The campaign ends Dec. 31. Visit muw.org for information or to donate.
For information, contact Resource Development Director Katie Gardella at katie@muw.org or 603-352-4209, Ext. 27.