Tweet Wins MakingChange $10,000 Grant

Howard County’s MakingChange recently became one of 10 small nonprofits from across the country awarded $10,000 by the Deluxe Corp. Foundation’s Short & Tweet Grants Program.

A feature of Deluxe Corp.’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration, the Short & Tweet Grants Program replaced the customary grant application with a succinct and appealing entry: a tweet. MakingChange became one of 10 recipients from nine states to benefit from the grant program.

“We received more than 900 nominations from nonprofits across the country, nonprofits that work tirelessly to improve their communities and enrich lives,” said Amanda Brinkman, chief brand and communications officer for Deluxe. “Making Change stood out as an organization whose work in financial education sets the example for great nonprofit work. We are proud to award them a $10,000 grant.”

MakingChange provides group seminars and personal coaching to teach people to manage their money and change their lives. Its programs are offered in schools, human service agencies and businesses. It currently hosts seminars attended by approximately 500 people per year and meets with approximately 80 clients for personal financial coaching.

For information, visit www.makingchangecenter.org.