The May meeting of the 100+ People for Perry charity group was held Monday night at La Poste, and the members selected the Perry School Foundation to receive $7,200 for assistance with the Veterans Memorial project, including creation of a field of poppies and enhanced lighting at the site.
Awards are based on a yearly member pledge of $100/quarter.
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 26 meetings, the group has pledged $183,600 to local non-profit projects.
The goal of 100+ People for Perry is to make four large donations each year that will impact the Perry community. Each contribution stays 100% in the community. No national charities will be considered.
Each charity/non-profit/worthy cause must be a 501 (c)(3) or sponsored by a 501 (c)(3), be project based and must benefit the Perry community. Non-profit organizations may be found at the online Nonprofit Directory.
Only members may attend meetings and present projects. New members are welcome. Pledges are collected at the conclusion of the meeting.
Presentations are non-electronic and will include project details, other current and potential funding sources and how the cause will advance the quality of life in the community and the betterment of Perry.
Checks may be submitted to Finneseth, Dalen and Powell PLC, P.O. Box 487, 1401 Willis Ave., Perry, IA 50220 (east side mailbox).
The next 100+ People for Perry meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. 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.
