The second-quarter meeting of the 100+ People for Perry charity group was cancelled due to the current pandemic guidance. As a substitute activity, each member of 100+ People for Perry was asked to make a donation to any Dallas County nonprofit organization of their choosing that positively impacts the Perry community.
Members selected the following nonprofit groups for support this quarter:
- Perry Area Food Pantry
- Rowley Masonic Community
- Perry Lutheran Homes
- Dallas County Hospital Foundation
- Hispanics United for Perry
- Crossroads Church: Baby supplies program
- St. Patrick’s School: Grab-and-go meal program
- Raccoon River Pet Rescue
The mission of 100+ People for Perry is to invest in Perry’s future by supporting current charities, nonprofits and worthy projects that advance the quality of life. After 18 meetings, the group has pledged $125,800 to local non-profit projects.
The group aims to make four large donations each year that will impact the Perry community. Each contribution stays 100% in the community, and no national charities are considered.
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 nonprofit organizations may be found at available online as may the 100+ People for Perry organizational guidelines.
The next 100+ People for Perry meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. (social time 6:30 p.m.) in La Poste at 1219 Warford St. in Perry. Anyone interested in joining 100+ People for Perry should contact Mark Powell at mpowell@fdplawfirm.com, Tom Lipovac at Tom.Lipovac@perry.k12.ia.us or Linda Kaufman at kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com.
