Gill Announces $1 Matching Fund for Katrina Relief
Denver philanthropist Tim Gill today announced today announced a $1 million matching grant to the American Red Cross that will bring a total of $2 million in aid to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts.
The grant will match individual donations from Coloradoans up to $250 – dollar for dollar – thus doubling the effect of every donation. And participating in the challenge grant is simple. Citizens can visit www.coloradohelps.org or call 1-877-213-0015. The website and phone line went live this morning. ... "Our fellow Americans are hurting. They've faced an unimaginable natural disaster. We're proud to match our fellow Coloradoans' donations to help the Red Cross get direct aid to victims throughout the Gulf Coast,� said Gill, the Fund's founder.
This is a great way to make your Red Cross contributions go twice as far. On a personal note, I've known Tim since before I came to Denver, and he's always inspired me with his ability to step up in difficult situations and do the right thing.
Comments
Submitted by Michael Hodges (not verified) on Wed, 2005-09-07 15:27.
Thanks Dan, for letting us know about this. And a big thank you to Tim Gill, who does so much for our community and the country! I join with Dolores (above) is expressing how lost I feel, dealing with this crisis. I can't afford to give very much, but the Gill Foundation's matching grant program is the perfect way for us to maximize our giving. Thanks!
Submitted by Dolores Ruybal (not verified) on Sun, 2005-09-04 00:44.
At a time when I feel at such a loss as to what I can do I feel helped by getting the notice that not only can I contribute but through 5280 I can really make my money count. Thank you Dan and 5280 for helping me help at a time when I really feel like I need someone to direct me in a time of National crisis.
