FCFP Raise the Region donors give more than $2.3 million
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The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP), in collaboration with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, hosted Raise the Region 2023 on March 8 and 9, to help the communities of Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga and Union counties support local nonprofit fundraising efforts. North Central Pennsylvania showed its true spirit of philanthropy by donating $2,320,586 to 333 nonprofit organizations. The 30-hour online fundraiser had thousands of donors make 15,317 gifts.
"The generosity displayed this week has been extraordinary. I am grateful to the FCFP staff and board of directors and to our sponsors, especially Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships. Without them, this simply could not happen," said Jennifer D. Wilson, president and CEO. "Ultimately, the success of Raise the Region belongs to the incredible nonprofit community across northcentral Pennsylvania. FCFP provides the platform, but they inspire the donors."
In addition to the over $1.9 million in online public donations, the participating nonprofits benefited from $345,515 in stretch funds and prizes from the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships and associate sponsors.
Monetary prizes and incentives sponsored by Evergreen Wealth Solutions, First Citizens Community Bank, Larson Design Group, Pennsylvania Skill by Miele Manufacturing, Subaru, Toyota Motor Corporation, UPMC, UPMC Health Plan and Weis Markets were awarded throughout the day to more than 100 participating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits were divided into three categories based on their size allowing more organizations to receive prizes. To view a full list of the prize and incentive results, visit: www.raisetheregion.org/prizes
The Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Grand Prize awards $5,000 to the small, medium, and large nonprofit with the most unique donors throughout the 30-hour period:
• Small nonprofit - Patriot K9 Rescue, Inc
• Medium nonprofit – Friends of the Columbia County Traveling Library
• Large nonprofit – Camp Susque
The second-place prize winners each receive $2,000:
• Small nonprofit – Newberry Branch of NGA (National Giving Alliance)
• Medium nonprofit - ThinkBIG Pediatric Cancer Fund
• Large nonprofit - Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
$1,000 is awarded to each of the third-place prize winners:
• Small nonprofit - RiverStage Community Theatre
• Medium nonprofit - Experience Missions
• Large nonprofit - Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
"I'm completely blown away by this year's performance by the participating nonprofits,” Aubrey Alexander said. “I never thought we would beat last year's record, which was an impressive year as well. We are very happy to be a partner with FCFP and all the nonprofits. We commend you for your efforts not only with Raise the Region, but all you do in the other 11 months of the year."
FCFP works to improve the quality of life in North Central Pennsylvania through community leadership,the promotion of philanthropy, the strengthening of nonprofit impact and the perpetual stewardship ofcharitable assets. FCFP strives to create powerful communities through passionate giving®.
For more information on the programs and services offered by FCFP, or to learn more about ways to make a difference in your community, contact the Community Foundation office at 570-321-1500.