Have you ever decided not to give because you think your small gift wouldn’t make a difference? Think again. Donations of every size count and you don’t have to give a lot to make a difference in your community. The size of the donation does not matter, the heart of the donor is what counts.
In April, the YWCA Mount Desert Island will be launching a Small-Dollar Donor campaign. During the month of April, donations given to the General Fund will be matched up to $1,500 by the Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. The YWCA MDI has set a goal of $1,500 so that our campaign with matching gifts could raise $3,000 for the organization.
The campaign will kick-off on April 1st asking for gifts of $5 in support of the YWCA MDI. Gifts can be made through the YWCA MDI’s website at donate.ywcamdi.org and selecting “SmallDollar Donor Campaign” or mailed to 36 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor ME 04609. Gifts can also be made as recurring donations through the YWCA’s website. When giving your gift online, select “Make My Donation Monthly.”
About YWCA Mount Desert Island: The YWCA Mount Desert Island was founded in 1904 and is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA of Mount Desert Island, in honoring our history, welcomes women of all ages to participate in programs that provide affordable accommodations, provide safe places for all girls and women in crisis, encourage growth and development, promote self-confidence and pride, provide educational opportunities for and about women, and assist women to attain economic and political influence and leadership in our community. In addition, the YWCA of Mount Desert Island is deeply involved in social justice, partnering with several other organizations to provide training opportunities and programming designed to raise awareness and educate community members about the need for racial equity. To learn more, visit ywcamdi.org
About the Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund: The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund mission is to support the community in ways that are consistent with our goals, and in ways that also ensure our employees and the broader community of Hancock County is cared for. The Witham Family Hotels believe that we’ll have the greatest impact with our support by focusing our funding in five areas that are close to our hearts as hospitality professionals: Housing and Shelter, Food and Nourishment, Community-Based Health Education, and Culture Grass Roots Fundraising. To learn more about the fund, visit www.WFHcharitablefund.com
