Tree of Hope marketing campaign raises $1 million for YMCA of Southern Inside, BGC Okanagan – Okanagan
Youth organizations throughout the Okanagan will quickly be getting a lift, as $1 million has been raised via the Tree of Hope marketing campaign.
The annual marketing campaign helps native organizations, and the recipients this yr had been the YMCA of Southern Inside and BGC Okanagan.
“These organizations have labored tirelessly to lift consciousness and to generate funds to assist lots of of households in our group,” Stober Basis president Ken Stober mentioned.
“We’re greater than thrilled to assist the YMCA and BGC as this yr’s Tree of Hope recipients.”
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The objective for the marketing campaign was $1 million. It was reached after the Stober Basis gave $500,000, matching the donations raised by native charities in the course of the vacation season.
“It is a transformational present for each of our charities. We’re humbled and impressed by the unbelievable assist proven by our group companions and buddies,” mentioned Jeremy Welder, CEO of BGC Okanagan.
Each organizations have handled many modifications over the previous couple of years and the cash raised will assist present some stability.
“These funds will assist us make sure the continuation of significant packages and providers that empower youth, enhance the well being of our youngsters, and supply equitable alternatives for households of all earnings ranges,” mentioned Allyson Graf, CEO of the YMCA of Southern Inside.
“We couldn’t be extra grateful to the Stober Basis, native companies and people for his or her unbelievable generosity.”
This was the twenty fifth yr for the Tree of Hope marketing campaign and the Stober Basis hopes to proceed supporting native organizations.
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