Great Needs Challenge to Help Raise Funds for Veteran Education Benefits

Columbus Foundation selects Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks as One of Seven Recipients to Receive Great Needs Challenge Funding

As can be felt throughout the state of Ohio, the lingering effects of the economic recession can't be ignored. In central Ohio, thousands of individuals and families continue the uphill battle to make ends meet. Whether unemployed, underemployed, or living with greatly reduced retirement income, our neighbors find they are unable to afford the necessities of life including food, prescriptions, and a roof over their heads.

It is with excitement that we announce that OASHF is one of seven eligible nonprofit organizations included in The Columbus Foundation's Great Needs Challenge. This means that you can make a gift to OASHF for this Critical Need Alert, and The Columbus Foundation will match your gift 50 cents for every dollar you give, while the matching funds last. Gifts can be designated to OASHF or to the Great Needs Challenge as a whole, in which case you gift would be allocated across all seven eligible nonprofits.

Funds raised through dollars given on behalf of OASHF will be utilized to begin the addition of educational benefits for Veterans onto The Ohio Benefit Bank.

"This is truly a great opportunity, not just for the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks, but more importantly for the men and women of the Armed Services who defend our freedom each and every day," said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt.

Beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, you are invited to make gifts online through PowerPhilanthropy.