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Alabama — On Feb. 2, the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, in

partnership with the Alabama Broadcasters Association, is taking

one day to harness the power of individual contributions statewide.

Never before in our state have Alabamians had the opportunity to

come together in such a unique and synergized way to support

hundreds of nonprofits like ours during a dedicated day of

giving.

 

"font-size: small;">Alabama Gives

Day is supported by the Razoo Foundation, the Alabama Press

Association, Alabama Giving, Intermark Group and hundreds of

nonprofits in our state. Alabama Gives Day aims to make history by

connecting new and existing donors with hundreds of Alabama

nonprofits in just 24 hours.  The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation

needs your support to ensure that the citizens of our community are

aware of this day of giving. Only through your support can

we together make history and raise much needed funding to support

numerous nonprofits located in our community! Will you please help

raise awareness of Alabama Gives Day on Feb.

2?

"font-size: small;">What could be

an historic event is with one primary goal in mind: to help

charitable organizations continue to provide a broad spectrum of

aid across the state.

"font-size: small;">“The Alabama

Broadcasters Association is excited to participate in what will be

an historic event for philanthropy in our state and possibly across

the nation. Alabama radio and TV stations will join together in an

effort to raise record amounts in gifts for charities across the

state in a 24-hour period,” said Sharon Tinsley, President of the

Alabama Broadcasters Association.

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"text-decoration: underline">The

History of the Gives Day Movement

"font-size: small;">The Gives Day

movement began three years ago in Minnesota as a means to increase

philanthropy and help grow the individual donor base of

nonprofits.

"font-size: small;">In 2011,

Minnesota’s Give to the Max day saw 47,538 donations totaling $13.4

million. Colorado Gives Day recently had 52,000 donations totaling

$12 million. Residents in other communities that have organized a

Gives Day have overwhelmingly shown their support through

donations, and while the immediate benefit is huge, the ripple

effects of giving have helped spur other philanthropic endeavors in

these communities. According to organizers in Minnesota, Colorado,

North Texas, Pittsburgh, Seattle and other communities with a Gives

Day, a key ingredient to their success has been through the support

of the local media.

"font-size: small;">“Rarely do

local TV, Radio and Newspaper groups have an opportunity to make

such a large impact on behalf of dozens of nonprofits in their

local communities in just one day,” said Russell A. Jackson, Gives

Day Manager for Alabama. “Alabama Gives Day certainly makes for an

interesting news story, but it’s more than that. This is a day to

help fuel the nonprofits that make our state such a great place to

live and to help jumpstart their 2012 efforts.”

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"text-decoration: underline">How

does Alabama Gives Day work?

"font-size: small;">On Feb. 2,

from midnight to 11:59 p.m., Alabamians will be driven to a

dedicated online giving portal powered by Razoo at

"http://www.alabamagivesday.org/">

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"line-height: 115%;">where they will choose to make a gift to one

or more of the hundreds of participating

nonprofits.

"font-size: small;">“Donors will

choose the nonprofits they want to support from a list of 12 areas

of interest, i.e. Children and Youth, Animals, Health, Environment,

etcetera.,” said Jackson. “It’s all about connecting them to the

missions they are most passionate about, and hopefully to a

nonprofit they’ve never supported.”

 

"font-size: small;">“Connecting

individual donors to nonprofits, while also promoting the safety

and ease of online giving, is critical to helping our nonprofits be

sustainable,” said John Stone, President and CEO for the Alabama

Association of Nonprofits. “Never

before has an event of this magnitude taken place in our state.

This will be a defining moment for Alabama nonprofits participating

in the event and the impact will be felt far and wide. We’ve seen

what Minnesota, Colorado and other Gives Days have done, and with

Alabama’s strong tradition of giving we believe that history can be

made on Feb. 2.”

"font-size: small;">To learn more

visit

"http://www.alabamagivesday.org/">

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"text-decoration: underline">About

Us

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The South Baldwin Chamber

Foundation was established by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

in 2003 to enhance life in the South Baldwin community. The Chamber

Foundation is an independent, charitable non-profit that serves the

students and schools in the Elberta, Foley, Summerdale, Magnolia

Springs, Bon Secour, Lillian and Josephine

communities. 

 

"font-size: small;">The

Chamber Foundation is comprised of three components: education

enrichment, leadership development and community betterment.  Our

mission is to enhance lives through programs and partnerships that

enrich education, develop leadership and better our community. 

Since its inception, the Chamber Foundation has provided over $2

million in programs and services to our local schools and

community.  Some of the programs

include:

 

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Junior Ambassador Youth

Leadership – a year-long program for exceptional juniors focusing

on government, communication, environment, community service,

business and interpersonal skills.

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Teacher/Student Grants –

Grants written collaboratively by students and teacher, providing

funds to be used in the areas of Reading, Math, Health, Technology

and specific classroom needs.

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Tutoring Intervention -

Tutoring in Reading and Math provided before and after school by

certified teachers, FREE to students.

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Freshman Orientation /

Link Crew – Orientation held for all incoming freshman at Foley

High and linking those students to upper classman who lead,

motivate and mentor students on how to be

successful.

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Additional programs

include:  Book Give-a-Way, Freshman Focus Dropout Prevention,

Business Etiquette, CHOICES Program, Drug Prevention and School

Assemblies.

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"line-height: 115%;">Students in our schools today are the

workforce of tomorrow and the leaders of our future.  When you

support the efforts of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation through

this on-line giving, you are helping lay the foundation for our

future.

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"font-size: small;">For

more information on The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation or Alabama

Gives Day you may contact Jeanette Lawrence 251-943-5550 or visit

our website at

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"http://www.alabamagivesday.org/">

"font-size: small;">www.alabamagivesday.org.