CFMV Campaign Will Match Donations to Agency Funds

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of its annual Giving Tuesday and Beyond campaign, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is once again committing $50,000 to match donations to its agency funds.

On Giving Tuesday, celebrated this year on Dec. 3, the Community Foundation will boost each donation of at least $10, providing an extra $25 for every unique donor to a fund – turning the minimum donation into a $35 contribution. Also, from Dec. 2-8, the foundation will match donations dollar for dollar, up to $1,250 for each agency fund.

Beginning Dec. 2, donations can be made online HERE or by mailing a check to the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley at 201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, OH 44503. Include the agency fund’s name in the memo line.

Last year’s Giving Tuesday and Beyond campaign brought in more than $235,000 to agency funds, with more than 1,000 donors giving a total of $90,606, a news release states. 

“We were astounded to have such an incredible response to Giving Tuesday and Beyond last year, and we’re just as excited to see what the Mahoning Valley community does this year,” said Casey Krell, president of the Community Foundation. “With an average gift of $20, last year’s campaign showed that anyone can be a philanthropist. All it takes is giving back to a cause you care about, whether that’s with a few dollars as you can afford it, volunteering or spreading the word about their work.”

The Giving Tuesday matching program is supported by the Arnett Family Fund, created by the estate of Diana R. Arnett to support education, the arts and underserved communities in the Valley. The fund is now part of the pool of discretionary resources available for the foundation to address community needs.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.