By MATT PIKE
A matching fund from the Patterson Family Foundation will help grow donations to the Andrew County Fund by an additional dollar through September 30th.
The Patterson Family Foundation has committed up to $50,000 in matching funds. For every $2 donated in Andrew County, the Patterson Family Foundation will contribute an additional $1, increasing each gift by 50%, meaning a $100 donation becomes $150, while a $1,000 contribution becomes $1,500 invested in the future of Andrew County. The goal for the community is to raise $100,000 by September 30th, which would unlock the full $50,000 Patterson Family Foundation match.
“This is an opportunity to take every dollar we raise locally and make it work even harder for Andrew County,” Jeff Pittman with the Andrew County Foundation says in a news release. “Whether someone gives $25, $100 or $10,000, it all moves us closer to building a permanent fund that can continue supporting Andrew County for generations.”
The Andrew County Fund is designed to provide a permanent source of support to the county. As the fund grows, approximately four percent is available annually for grants, allowing the Foundation to support local organizations, projects and community needs while preserving the fund for the future. Contributions can support the long-term strength of Andrew County and help provide resources for community projects and organizations throughout the county.
“Our goal isn’t simply to raise money for today,” Pittman added. “We are building something that can still be giving back to Andrew County 20, 50 and even 100 years from now.”
Donations may be made online through the Andrew County Foundation giving page through the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri or by check payable to the Andrew County Fund, which can be mailed to 1006 W. St. Maartens Dr., Suite B, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
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