A Message From Chloe Root
Now more than ever it is important help our neighbors in Washtenaw County by donating to Food Gatherers, one of the most effective and healthy food banks in the country. Each dollar purchases three meals, and every dollar we raise will be matched by the Peplau family (up to $50,000!). That means that, as a school, we have the potential to provide 300,000+ meals to folks who need it if we put our money where it counts! Literally every dollar counts, since each dollar you donate (even if it's only one!) will end up providing six healthy meals for folks who could use it.
My forum has a fundraising goal of $10,000 this year (more than we've ever been able to raise before), and hope you will help us to provide assistance to the folks who need access to healthy food, 40% of whom are accessing food assistance for the first time as of March.
I know we'll never raise the $8000 necessary for me to get a forum tattoo, but that doesn't mean I won't promise it every year 😂!. If you would like to donate via Venmo, the Cash app or Paypal (either for convenience or because you would like to donate a smaller amount than $5), please text me (my number is visible to friends on my FB profile)! I'm happy to facilitate that or to pick up a check as late as Monday, 11/23.
Even if it's not in your budget this time around, please post this link - anything you can do to spread the word is helpful!