Wake Forest is a community that cares. As consistently as sunrise, our citizens contribute their time, talents and resources to help neighbors in need or support worthwhile causes that make a lasting difference.
In recognition of this wonderful legacy, the Town of Wake Forest is excited to launch “Wake Forest Cares.” Moving forward, all Town-sponsored programs and events designed to help a neighbor or address a community need will be highlighted as a “Wake Forest Cares” initiative. A few examples include the Wake Forest Police Department’s Turkey Drive and Shop with a Cop, the Town’s Adopt-A-Stream and Adopt-A-Trail initiatives, and Wake Forest Power’s H.O.P.E. program – just to name a few.
An equally important part of “Wake Forest Cares” is an annual donation drive to raise funds for select community non-profits. For our inaugural Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive, area residents and businesses are invited to contribute online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-cares to one or more of the following local non-profit organizations/initiatives:
- Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry
- Hope House Wake Forest
- Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club
- Helping Others by Providing Electricity (HOPE)
- Shop with a Cop
- Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake – in partnership with Wake Forest High School DECA Chapter
All of these non-profits are addressing specific needs in our community, including hunger, home lighting and heating, tutoring, mentoring, safe spaces, and/or providing joy and hope during the holiday season and beyond. The Wake Forest Cares Holiday Donation Drive is an opportunity to demonstrate our support for these important efforts.
Donations will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 31. Contributions may be designated to more than one organization/initiative. Donations to more than one cause will be distributed evenly unless otherwise instructed on the online donation form. So, for example, a $50 donation to two causes would result in each receiving $25. One hundred percent of all contributions will be directed to the designated organization(s)/initiative(s).
Every person, family, business and community organization that donates to Wake Forest Cares will receive a Wake Forest Cares certificate. All who donate are invited to share photos of themselves and/or their representatives holding their certificates through the online form on our website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-cares. Through the end of 2020, we will recognize contributors by posting the pictures we receive on the Town of Wake Forest Facebook page and our online photo gallery. We also invite you to post your pictures on social media and use the hashtag #WakeForestCares. Note: When taking group photos, please follow CDC and state health guidelines.
For more information or to donate, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-cares.
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