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Welcome to my fundraising page! My name is Heather Cole and I proudly work for the City of Columbia as the Assistant to the City Manager. One of the things I'm most proud of are our efforts to reduce poverty in our community through initiatives in our Strategic Plan. This is how I came to know about the great work that Love INC is doing in our community.
I met the Mobilization Director through a bus pass donation program that I started for one of our Strategic Plan teams. I instantly saw the passion that Mr. DeSantis and his colleagues have for the work they do. I've continued to learn more about their organization and continue to be impressed and touched by the success stories that come from their efforts. They are facing the issue of poverty in our community head-on by providing much needed assistance, resources, mentorship, and much more to many people - right here in our own community. They truly are transforming lives by creating sustainable paths out of poverty.
I can't help but add that this is also an awesome opportunity for me. Not only am I helping a great cause in our community....but if I raise $1,000 I also get to rappel down the Tiger Hotel?!?! I mean....whaaaaaat???
So with butterflies already building in my belly, I urge you to consider donating.
I support Love INC....will you join me with a donation for a great cause?
Is it a Bucket List Thrill or a Donation? It's Both!
EVENT DATE: Saturday, Sept. 15
LOCATION: Tiger Hotel
23 South 8th Street, Columbia, MO
A number of brave Edgers will have the opportunity to rappel down the Tiger Hotel, in exchange for donations to Love INC, which helps people move out of poverty in Columbia.
How do I participate?
- Sign up now to become an Edger
- Easily set up your personal fundraising page
- Fundraise $1,000
- Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel down the Tiger Hotel!
About Love INC of Columbia
Our mission is vital because…
- 24% of Columbians live in poverty, compared to 20% of Missourians.
- Boone County has the 3rd highest income inequality ratio in the state.
- 41% of Columbia Public School students receive free/reduced-cost lunches.
- Those receiving help from Love INC are usually female, (76%) unmarried, (83%) minority, (61%) and are raising children. (60%)
Love INC fosters relationships by:
- raising community awareness of the value of caring for the disadvantaged.
- providing resources for churches to effectively and compassionately respond to people in need
- providing specific opportunities for people to live out their faith
- connecting like-minded people to create strategies to resolve the complex issues related to poverty
We only provide financial assistance:
- after establishing a relationship and verifying needs.
- to help with unexpected expenses in an otherwise sustainable situation.
- to transition struggling families into sustainable living.
Sign up now, or make a donation!
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