The Center for Whitley County Youth in a mad dash to raise $4000 from new donors
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Jeff Wike, director of The Center for Whitley County Youth, shown above at an event this spring, is eager to raise funds as part of a challege from the Dekko Foundation and the Whitley County Community Foundation.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The Dekko Foundation and the Whitley County Community Foundation have made The Center for Whitley County Youth an offer they can’t refuse.
Between now and August 14, they have been given the challenge to raise $4000. While that is a lofty enough goal – there’s a facet that makes it a bit more complicated: The gifts have to come from individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and civic organization that have never given to The Center before.
According to The Center director Jeff Wike, The Center supports after-school, summer, and Friday night youth development programs that emphasize healthy relationships, risk management, and creative enrichment.
Gifts given during this unique collection drive will be matched by both the Dekko and Whitley County Community Foundation -- resulting in a 200% increase in your investment in local youth.
“In other words, a $20 gift becomes $60, a $100 gift becomes $300 and a $1000 gift becomes $3000,” Wike said. “Your investment will multiply in value and impact to hundreds of local teens. Join the team of nearly 200 families, churches, clubs, and foundations who have already invested in local youth development through The Center this year.“
Donations can be made in two ways. First, you can make a secure gift by check or credit/debit card at The Center’s website www.thecentercc.com or you can mail a check to The Center for WCY, attn: Foundation Challenge, 201 West Market Street, Columbia City, IN 46725. Checks should be made payable to: The Center for WCY
“Now is a great time to invest locally, in the present and future of this community, and in something that will outlast you,” adds Wike.
For more information about this challenge grant, or The Center’s impact in the community, contact Jeff Wike at 248-4977, via e-mail at jeffwike@thecentercc.com or visit the website www.thecentercc.com