Join us for lunch on Wednesday, November 1st at 11:30 AM at the Lehighton American Legion Post #314.
20/20 Circle members and guests will hear from area nonprofit organizations (finalists to be announced) about the projects or programs they want to complete in the next year.
After the presentations, 20/20 Circle members will submit their votes for the organization they’d like to see receive the 20/20 Circle grant of $4,000 this year.
Who Are the Three Nonprofits?
This year’s three 20/20 Circle grant finalists and their proposed projects are:
- Meed’s Memorial United Methodist Church – Nesquehoning Children’s Summer Lunch Program
This program offers free lunches to local children for 10 weeks in summer. Last year, 1,500 meals were served. This grant will buy the food and supplies for Summer 2024.
View Meed’s Memorial United Methodist Church’s Slide Presentation | Listen to the Audio of Their Presentation - Peaceful Knights, Inc. – Furnish the Women’s Emergency Shelter
After construction is complete (expected Nov. 2023), the new women’s emergency shelter requires furnishing prior to opening. The grant will cover the purchase of essential items like bunk beds, bedding, towels, washcloths, washer/dryer, kitchen appliances, sofa, chairs, shelving, etc.
View Peaceful Knights’ Slide Presentation | Listen to the Audio of Their Presentation - Penn-Kidder Ministerium After-School Program Kidz Zone – Tuition Subsidy Program
PKMASP offers quality before and after-school care in the Jim Thorpe School District since 2010. The grant will provide scholarships for families in need of financial assistance.
View PKMASP Kidz Zone’s Slide Presentation | Listen to the Audio of Their Presentation
About the 20/20 Circle
The 20/20 Circle brings individuals and businesses together to amplify their community impact by pooling their philanthropic funds. Members make a one-time contribution of $1,000 (payable over up to four years) to the 20/20 Circle Fund, which is invested and grows over time. Annually, members gather to learn about promising organizations and projects in Carbon County and collectively decide which project to support through a group vote (one vote per membership).
Not a 20/20 Circle Member?
No problem! Attend to learn about the Carbon County Community Foundation, 20/20 Circle, and our presenting nonprofits. Pledge membership to the 20/20 Circle by the end of the day on November 1st and submit your first vote this year!