Perry Child Development Center to receive 100+ People for Perry funds

COURTESY OF 100+ PEOPLE FOR PERRY
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Candy is thrown from the Perry Child Development Center float during the homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The Perry Child Development Center will receive 100+ People for Perry funds as members selected its proposal during the Nov. 28 meeting.
Candy is thrown from the Perry Child Development Center float during the homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The Perry Child Development Center will receive 100+ People for Perry funds as members selected its proposal during the Nov. 28 meeting.

The 2022 4th Quarter 100+ People for Perry Meeting was held at the Hotel Pattee on Monday, Nov. 28.

Members selected the Perry Child Development Center project for assistance with the purchase of art supplies, toys, equipment and program needs and pledged $7,500. Awards are based on a yearly member pledge of $100/quarter.

One Hundred+ People for Perry’s mission is to invest in Perry’s future through supporting current charities/nonprofits/worthy projects which advance the quality of life and the betterment of the Perry community. After 28 meetings, the group has pledged $198,500 to 28 local nonprofit projects (based on members pledged commitment).

  • The goal of 100+ People for Perry is to make four large donations each year, which will impact the Perry community.

  • Each contribution is to stay 100% in the community; no national charities will be considered.

  • Each charity/nonprofit/worthy cause must be a 501(c)(3) or sponsored by a 501(c)(3), be project based, and benefit the Perry community.

  • Only members may attend and present. New members are welcome.

  • Presentations are non-electronic and will include project details, other current and potential funding sources, and how the cause will advance the quality of life in the community and the betterment of Perry.

  • Pledges will be collected at the conclusion of the meeting.

  • Checks may also be submitted to Finneseth, Dalen, & Powell PLC - 1401 Willis Avenue Perry, IA (East side mailbox) within 30 days of the meeting. Mail: P.O. Box 487 Perry, IA 50220

The first quarter 2003 100+ People for Perry meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Hotel Pattee.

Anyone interested in joining 100+ People for Perry should contact Mark Powell (mpowell@fdplawfirm.com), Tom Lipovac (tom.lipovac@gmail.com), or Linda Kaufman (kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com).

This article originally appeared on Perry Chief: Perry Child Development Center to receive 100+ People for Perry funds