RPBG Charitable Giving – 2020
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This year has been challenging in ways that most of us could never have imagined. All the more reason for RPBG to be true to its mission and support our community that has rarely been in greater need of our good works.
The following is a tally of the direct and indirect giving from RPBG in 2020:
Charities –
- Northside Community Resources – Emergency Fund – $5,000
- Northside Community Resources – COVID Emergency Relief Fund – $3,000
- (Approximately $5,000 in additional RPBG member contributions to Northside Community Resources)
Community Events –
- Glenwood Arts Fest – Annual Street Festival – $500
- Dead on Damen – Halloween Display – $100 (plus $150 in additional RPBG member donations)
Non-Profit Groups –
- Rogers Park Business Alliance – Annual Event – $350
Educational Initiatives –
- Gale Academy Basketball Team – Team Uniforms – $563.30
In all, RPBG contributed $9,413.30 out of organization funds, and was responsible for thousands more in individual member contributions. Congratulations to the recipients of these awards, and thank you to all of the members of RPBG whose generosity made these gifts possible.
