Great Attendance for Meeting #2!
Congratulations to Recovery Raw ($11,300)
What a great night of philanthropy for Putnam County! July 12th was fantastic for our organization with members filling all seats. The competition was entertaining, insightful, and tough as always. Having so many impactful organizations in our county and so many members that are enthusiastic for the work they do is always a great problem to have!
Our meeting began with a presentation from first year member, Garrett, with Beyond Homeless. His speech was great! Beyond Homeless is looking to rebuild several dorms that were destroyed from a recent fire. They are also seeing an increase in need for amenities, funding, and resources for their individuals. The donation from 100+ Men would go into their general fund and be dispersed throughout the organization.
Next, we heard from Dave Murray with the Putnam County Non-Food Pantry! The non-food pantry is unlike any other pantry organization. They make sure their individuals have amenities and necessary items for everyday life. Items such as householder cleaners, paper products, and personal hygiene items. These necessary items are typically not included with food assistance programs. With the program costing approximately $2,500 per month to cover the needs for these individuals, the donation from 100+ Men would cover those expenses for several months and would assist even more individuals in need.
Our last presentation was nothing short of exceptional. Recovery Raw’s Eric Rippy spoke about the continued need for counseling and rehabilitation for Putnam County residents experiencing addiction. He was excited to share that the Putnam County Prosecutor’s office approved a criminal diversion program with Recovery Raw beginning August 1st! Eric updated the group on weekly attendance and noted that their children’s program is now up to thirty kids a week. The donation from 100+ Men would be used for building renovations to house more meetings and events. It would also go to meals for the attendees and support resources for the individuals recovering from their addiction.
At the end of the meeting, the secret ballots were cast. Each member navigated through the fantastic presentations to determine who would receive the check for over $11,000! After the votes were tallied, Recovery Raw was victorious! This year, 100+ Men made the decision to give a consolation prize to each presenter’s nonprofit that did not receive the BIG check. Beyond Homeless and the Non-Food Pantry each received a check for $250. They are eligible to present again during our September meeting. Congratulations to Eric Rippy and his incredible efforts to better Putnam County. We cannot wait to see what the next accomplishment will be!
