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Thank you


by Sheila D’Amico


Thank you, readers. The response we received from our call for financial help in the November issue was heartening. We’ve learned that the community values the MacArthur Metro and wants to see the print publication continue. Money Honey contributions were made by 35 people; two people became major donors, one with a contribution of $500 and one of $2,500, and 20 people donated as Friends. Our donations since the article appeared in the November issue totaled $10,000. Add to that the $900 we raised at the Local Literary Lights fundraiser organized by the Laurel Book Store’s Luan Staus, and the community has contributed almost five times the amount for 2010. If readers continue to respond, we will be well on our way to reaching the goal we announced in October of $36,000.

We appreciate that readers continue to see the MacArthur Metro as a community resource. Many good causes can use your charitable donations. Thank you for choosing to help support this paper and to keep it alive. As you can see, we were able to publish the December/January issue. The February issue will soon be in the works.

We are not out of the woods, however. So we are still asking for your help. If you haven’t done so, please become a Money Honey or Friend now.

Individual and local business donors have always been the mainstay of our contributors. Now, as we get ready to apply for foundation grants, your donation takes on a double meaning. Your financial donations directly support us, and the fact that we have a number of donors as well as thousands of readers is evidence that we have community support. Every Money Honey or Friend strengthens our “ask” in foundation applications.

As you know, a single copy of the MacArthur Metro is free, but even a nonprofit venture costs. This is your community paper. See the box on page 2 for other ways to help. “Like” us on Facebook. And be sure to make this paper even more your own by donating to keep the MacArthur Metro alive.

Meanwhile, thank you to all who have contributed stories, photos, time, energy, and money. Our best wishes for a holiday season and a New Year of joy, peace, and hope.

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