Olney Civic Fund raises money for community events like Oktoberfestival and Olney Days and to support Olney non-profit organizations
Support Olney Civic Fund with your time or dime
Producing Olney Days for the benefit of the Olney Community costs roughly $28,000 annually, and each year the expenses do increase. Your contribution will help us continue to offer Olney Days as a quality event for the enjoyment of Olney families. It also takes over 100 volunteers to put together and run these events. There are big and small jobs - many are just 2 hour commitments.
Longer term, OCF is building a fund designed to benefit the Olney Community by making significant grants to Olney specific charities. All excess funds from the Olney Days event will be reserved for this general fund with grants awarded based on the recommendations of the OCF Gifting Committee. All committees welcome new members - contact us to find a good match to your interests and skills.
Longer term, OCF is building a fund designed to benefit the Olney Community by making significant grants to Olney specific charities. All excess funds from the Olney Days event will be reserved for this general fund with grants awarded based on the recommendations of the OCF Gifting Committee. All committees welcome new members - contact us to find a good match to your interests and skills.
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE
Olney is a special place because the people who live here care. For many the financial impact of the defensive measures against the COVID-19 virus is large and increasing. Olney Civic Fund's mission is to support non-profits that serve the Olney Community and here are a few ways you can help:
If you are able to help financially...
* Give directly to Olney Help. Olney Help provides financial assistance to prevent foreclosure /eviction, help prevent cut-off of utilities, and purchase essential medications. In addition, Olney Help provides food assistance to individuals and families in need. Food donation sites are closed, and with bus service limited and schools closed, it is hard for some families to utilize the free school lunch program. Therefore the best way to provide food assistance is through financial contributions (cash or grocery store gift cards). Over 95% of every dollar donated to Olney Help goes directly to the people they serve.
* Give to Olney Civic Fund, a 501(c)3, who will aggregate the charitable donations in order to make meaningful contributions to non-profit organizations in Olney that have been severely impacted by the closures. A few examples:
These organizations are qualified 501(c)3 organizations. They accept donations by check (send via mail) or credit card (through a secure PayPal process - please send as a friend to avoid fees). Also let us know in the note section how you would like to list your name or if you would rather remain anonymous.
If you have time to volunteer...
* Olney Help needs you to answer phones and/or deliver food
* Our House needs tutors for their participants who are studying for their GEDs. Call Ms Rice at 301-519-1019
* Olney Home For Life needs drivers who are not in the high risk group who are willing to drive individuals to doctor's appointments (greatest need is to take patients to dialysis). If interested, call 301-446-2512
For individuals that had their employment terminated...
There may be unemployment benefits
For businesses that have been affected...
* The Small Business Administration is providing low interest loans
* Information for Businesses from Maryland (taxes, closures, licensing, employer and worker assistance)
To help Olney area business...
* Purchase gift cards on line so the business has the much needed revenue during this trying time and you get to shop once things are back to normal
* Order take out or curb side pick up from local restaurants
* Keep your gym memberships active
Olney Civic Fund wants to help. Please let us know of other non-profits serving the Olney Community that have been severely impacted by the mandatory closures at OlneyCivicFund@gmail.com.
If you are able to help financially...
* Give directly to Olney Help. Olney Help provides financial assistance to prevent foreclosure /eviction, help prevent cut-off of utilities, and purchase essential medications. In addition, Olney Help provides food assistance to individuals and families in need. Food donation sites are closed, and with bus service limited and schools closed, it is hard for some families to utilize the free school lunch program. Therefore the best way to provide food assistance is through financial contributions (cash or grocery store gift cards). Over 95% of every dollar donated to Olney Help goes directly to the people they serve.
* Give to Olney Civic Fund, a 501(c)3, who will aggregate the charitable donations in order to make meaningful contributions to non-profit organizations in Olney that have been severely impacted by the closures. A few examples:
- For over 40 years Winter Growth has provided care for seniors and adults with disabilities through its Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, and Respite Care programs. Due to the Coronavirus, they were mandated to close its Adult Day Program resulting in an unprecedented loss of income that will threaten its ability to maintain the future of its programs.
- For over 22 years Our House provides a residential setting where at-risk adolescents receive job skills training and counseling. Due to the mandatory closures, their food costs have increased now that the participants are on site all day.
These organizations are qualified 501(c)3 organizations. They accept donations by check (send via mail) or credit card (through a secure PayPal process - please send as a friend to avoid fees). Also let us know in the note section how you would like to list your name or if you would rather remain anonymous.
If you have time to volunteer...
* Olney Help needs you to answer phones and/or deliver food
* Our House needs tutors for their participants who are studying for their GEDs. Call Ms Rice at 301-519-1019
* Olney Home For Life needs drivers who are not in the high risk group who are willing to drive individuals to doctor's appointments (greatest need is to take patients to dialysis). If interested, call 301-446-2512
For individuals that had their employment terminated...
There may be unemployment benefits
For businesses that have been affected...
* The Small Business Administration is providing low interest loans
* Information for Businesses from Maryland (taxes, closures, licensing, employer and worker assistance)
To help Olney area business...
* Purchase gift cards on line so the business has the much needed revenue during this trying time and you get to shop once things are back to normal
* Order take out or curb side pick up from local restaurants
* Keep your gym memberships active
Olney Civic Fund wants to help. Please let us know of other non-profits serving the Olney Community that have been severely impacted by the mandatory closures at OlneyCivicFund@gmail.com.
Add your name to the list by making your donation today
2020 Individual Donors
Supporters $100 + Mike Benedetti Art Brodsky Kathleen Curtis Barbara Falcigno Kevin Johnson Jim & Liz Smith John Webster Friends $50 - $99 Kirsten Candia Neighbors $25 - $49 Thagine Bloomfield Tish H. |
You choose the amount and then click on "Donate with PayPal" or "Donate with a Debit or Credit Card". If you have trouble, you can log into your own PayPal account and send money as a friend to OlneyCivicFund@gmail.com. In the note section, please let us know how you would like to list your name or if the donation is anonymous. Alternatively, you can mail your donation (check payable to Olney Civic Fund) to: P.O. Box 661 Olney, Maryland 20830 Olney Civic Fund, Inc. is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. |
All donations to Olney Civic Fund stay in Olney
Donations are used to fund community events like Olney Days (~$28,000/year) and to support Olney area non-profit organizations with meaningful grant amounts. Past grant winners include:
Olney Help to financially help several families
Project Change to fund the Teen Coffeehouse
Olney Theatre to increase the number of sensory sensitive performances for audiences on the autism spectrum
First Generation Bound to help seniors at Sherwood HS through the college application process
Our House for art therapy supplies
Olney Farmers and Artists Market to support their kids entrepreneur's program
Support the community you live in. Olney Civic Fund is a 501c3 tax exempt organization and run entirely by volunteers. Checks can be sent to Olney Civic Fund, PO Box 661, Olney, MD 20830 or sent as a friend via PayPal. You make this community a great place to live.
Donations are used to fund community events like Olney Days (~$28,000/year) and to support Olney area non-profit organizations with meaningful grant amounts. Past grant winners include:
Olney Help to financially help several families
Project Change to fund the Teen Coffeehouse
Olney Theatre to increase the number of sensory sensitive performances for audiences on the autism spectrum
First Generation Bound to help seniors at Sherwood HS through the college application process
Our House for art therapy supplies
Olney Farmers and Artists Market to support their kids entrepreneur's program
Support the community you live in. Olney Civic Fund is a 501c3 tax exempt organization and run entirely by volunteers. Checks can be sent to Olney Civic Fund, PO Box 661, Olney, MD 20830 or sent as a friend via PayPal. You make this community a great place to live.