December 15, 2020 – We Are One Community, the charitable giving fund of working families, will be the benefactor of a virtual fundraiser called “Solidarity through Charity” with 14 days of giving between December 18-31, 2020.
The event is hosted by Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly and the Decatur Building & Construction Trades Council and will raise funds to be granted to local charity on Labor Day 2021. The online event is open to any guests who give a tax-deductible donation for We Are One Community.
The We Are One Community fund, celebrating 9 years in existence, was created by the two organizations to promote collective giving and philanthropy among working families. Since its inception, the fund has awarded $146,300 to local charity. The virtual event will serve as an end of the year push to collect money for We Are One Community fund. This year’s goal is $20,000. Additionally, local unions will be encouraged to host fundraising campaigns and promote payroll deduction with employers in the new year.
To give donations to the charitable fund of working families, mail to: We Are One Community, c/o The Community Foundation, 101 S. Main, Suite 400, Decatur, IL 62523.
*Stock photo: 2019 We Are One Community Grant Awards
