The 100+ People for Perry charity group will hold its first-quarter meeting Monday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Spring Valley Ballroom of the Hotel Pattee.
Since its founding in 2015, the group has committed $246,000 to 36 local nonprofit projects.
At the November 2024 meeting, members supported the VFW Foundation Ceremonial Flag Retirement Vault Project at Violet Hill Cemetery. Checks may be submitted to Don Richardson.
The mission of 100+ People for Perry is “to invest in Perry’s future through supporting current charities/non-profits/worthy projects which advance the quality of life,” according to the group’s press release.
The group said its goal is to make four large donations each year, which will impact the Perry community. Each contribution stays 100% in the community. No national charities are considered. Only members may attend meetings and propose projects.
New members are welcome. Presentations are non-electronic and include project details and other current and potential funding sources, and they explain how the cause will advance the quality of life in the community and the betterment of Perry.
Pledges will be collected at the conclusion of the meeting. Checks may also be submitted to the Hotel Pattee within 30 days of the meeting.
In order to qualify for funding from 100+ People for Perry, a charity/non-profit/worthy cause must be a 501 (c)(3) or sponsored by a 501 (c)(3), be project based and benefit the Perry community. A list of local non-profit organizations may be found online.
For more information, contact Tom Lipovac at tom.lipovac@gmail.com or Linda Kaufman at kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com.
