The Warren Coalition set an ambitious goal for its 30th Anniversary: to raise $30,000 in 30 days, in honor of their 30 years of service. For a nonprofit experienced in fundraising, this might not seem like a challenge. But the Coalition, which is primarily funded by federal grants, had never embarked on such an endeavor before. Plus, it came on the heels of obtaining sponsors for Celebrate Kids Day and the pitch burst fundraiser, neither of which factored into that $30,000 goal. Several other local nonprofits also had significant, one-time fundraising campaigns going on.

Nevertheless, the courageous staff at the Coalition took on the goal with enthusiasm and endless optimism, along with the assistance of Coalition member Holly Goode and community member Lisa Parker. Though there were many challenges—such as two hurricanes that significantly impacted the US, and illnesses that kept the staff from engaging in person-to-person fundraising as much as they had planned—there were moments of high hope as well, particularly when an anonymous donor stepped in to offer a $20,000 matching gift and Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital came through with a $5,000 Difference Maker gift. Altogether, the community successfully met the challenge of raising $30,000 in 30 days!

“We appreciate every person who made a gift, whatever the size,” said Executive Director Christa Shifflett. “Through our programs, we touch the lives of nearly every person in Warren County. The support we received during our 30 for 30 campaign is reflective of that.”

The Coalition would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their support of the 30 for 30 campaign. An asterisk (*) indicates Foundational Sponsors and Supporters–those who made a 30 for 30 gift or commitment prior to the kick-off on September 29th:

Sponsors:

Difference Maker ($5,000)
Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital*

Superstars ($1,434.30-$3,042.99)
American Woodmark Foundation*
Marlow Motors*
Ramsey Hardware
Christa Shifflett
Skyline Insurance Agency*
State Farm Insurance, Ellen Aders & Bill Powers*

Influencers ($634.30-$1,433.29)
Bret Hrbek, Edward Jones
George McIntyre, The Apple House
Jean’s Jewelers*
Joyce Jenkins-Wimmer
Lightbulb Marketing*
Dr. Jeffrey Rodman, Here-4-You Counseling
David Silek

Businesses/Organizations
American Legion Giles B. Cook Post 53
Auto Care Clinic, LLC
No Doubt Accounting*

Individuals
Anonymous
Bennett’s Chapel UMC Praise Team
Meredith Bloomfield
Celeste Brooks*
Mary Carnahan
Kathleen & Nick Crettier
Nick Croft
Melissa DeDomenico-Payne
Thomas Englert
Lauren Foltz
James Funkhouser
Holly Goode
Denise Hackney
Avery Harper
Valerie Hayes
Roy Jones
Dan Lenz
Karen McIntyre
Tonia Meyer*
Marc Nelson
Ryan Oates
Tom Pfeifer
Heather Rollins
Kay Schroyer*
David Silek
Michelle Smeltzer
Susan Smith
Tara Smith
Ken Thurman*
Bea Wilfong
Jill Williams
Glenn Wood

“Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for helping us to continue our work in Warren County, to partner for a more resilient, drug-free community,” Shiflett said.

Warren Coalition, celebrating 30 years of service to Warren County, is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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