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$25,000 Pledge by Frankenmuth Community Foundation in response to COVID-19
March 30, 2020
The Frankenmuth Community Foundation has announced an initial pledge of $25,000 designated for the Frankenmuth Emergency Task Force Relief Fund to aid them in assisting community members struggling with unmet needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Foundation's Board of Governors, under the leadership of Chairman Joe Cramer, met last week to identify the Foundation's role in this COVID-19 crisis. The Board recognized the opportunity to make a difference in the community and agreed to pledge $25,000. "The Frankenmuth Community Foundation's willingness to take a leadership role and to collaborate with the Task Force already in place should enable us to meet a variety of challenges and help citizens of Frankenmuth weather this storm" stated Jonathan T. Webb, Executive Director of the Foundation. "Further plans are being discussed should more resources or funding be required. I'm extremely proud to work with this generous group and to represent the Frankenmuth Community Foundation in this time of crisis."
If you, or someone you know may be in need of assistance, please reach out to the Frankenmuth Emergency Relief Task Force at 989.652.3341.
A special fund has been set up through the Frankenmuth Community Foundation for individuals & businesses to donate to help this cause. If you'd like to donate to the Frankenmuth Emergency Task Force Relief Fund, please click Donate Now on the top of frankenmuthfoundation.org and select the fund from the list.
A special fund has been set up through the Frankenmuth Community Foundation for individuals & businesses to donate to help this cause. If you'd like to donate to the Frankenmuth Emergency Task Force Relief Fund, please click Donate Now on the top of frankenmuthfoundation.org and select the fund from the list.
Since the Frankenmuth Community Foundation's inception in 1976, more than $6.6 million has been distributed to groups and programs working to enhance the quality of life in Frankenmuth. These goo works are made possible thanks to the generous donations, gifts and bequests from individuals and businesses across Frankenmuth.
--For more information, visit frankenmuthfoundation.org.
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