Friends of Boulder Knoll To Participate in 36-Hour Online Community Giving Challenge

Cheshire, CT – October 30, 2013 – Friends of Boulder Knoll announces its support of Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills, an online community giving challenge sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation which seeks to inspire as many people as possible to support local non-profit organizations between 7am November 12 and 7pm November 13, 2013. As a profiled organization on www.GiveLocalCCF.org, Friends of Boulder Knoll will benefit from this initiative. 

Friends of Boulder Knoll is encouraging community members to participate as part of its annual membership drive. Through a social media campaign, Friends of Boulder Knoll is spreading the word about how donors who participate in the Give Local challenge will amplify their support by tapping matching funds and prizes. 

“We are so excited to be part of the Give Local event this year,” remarked Dan Groberg, Fundraising Chair of Friends of Boulder Knoll. There’s never been a better time for community members to learn about the important work we are doing and to have their donations make a big impact. Our work of providing hands-on environmental education and providing healthy locally grown produce to those in need could not take place without community support.” 

“The goal of Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills is to shine a spotlight on the in-credible work of our nonprofit organizations throughout our 21-town service area,” explains Paula Van Ness, President & CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation. “We hope to inspire new donors to support these organizations that collectively make our region a stronger, more vibrant place for all.”  

A dedicated fundraising site has been set up for this event, and participating nonprofits, including Friends of Boulder Knoll, will receive 100% of donations made to their organizations through www.GiveLocalCCF.org during the 36 hours. They will also be eligible to receive a portion of over $100,000 in matching funds and prizes. All donations made through Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills are 100% tax-deductible. To donate, log onto www.GiveLocalCCF.org between 7AM on November 12 and 7PM on November 13, use the search feature to find Friends of Boulder Knoll, click donate, and enter your information.

For more information about Friends of Boulder Knoll, visit www.friendsofboulderknoll.com. And for more information about Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills and the other charities involved, please visit www.GiveLocalCCF.org. 

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About Friends of Boulder Knoll 

Friends of Boulder Knoll is a non-profit organization based in Cheshire, CT that is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and sustainable communities. We are committed to involving local people of all ages, abilities, and levels of experience in working with, understanding, and enjoying the land and its natural resources. Through our community farm (Boulder Knoll Community Farm in Cheshire), we provide hands-on educational opportunities and grow healthy produce for farm shareholders and neighbors in need. 

For more information, contact Dan Groberg, Fundraising Chair at dgroberg@friendsofboulderknoll.com or (802) 488-4303.