In my work, I am often the encourager and cajoler in the mix: please show up, participate, make your voice heard, support this work, contribute. I thank you all for taking the time to read and respond to so much of what I write. I’m about to do just a tad more wheedling, but not before sharing some good news.
I am very pleased to announce that Davis Media Access (DMA) has successfully wrapped its fundraising campaign Celebrating 25 Years of Community Media in Davis. Our must-meet goal was $20k in support of our programs and services, and as of today, we have reached: $24,100. That money keeps KDRT on the air for another year, and also helps offset some of the cost of producing intensive local election coverage and supporting youth media projects (yes, we do an astonishing amount with relatively little money).
Because we do know how to stretch a dollar, we would love to be able to hit our stretch goal of $25k in support of our 25 years of community service. We are very close, and a generous donor has issued a $500 challenge to get us the rest of the way. If we raise $500 more before our fiscal year-end at June 30, we'll get that donation as well.
For all of you who have participated and helped shared the word, thank you for your generosity. If you haven’t, knowing that tour dollars would be matched, this is a great time! And thank you for believing the power of small media and local content to make a big difference in our community.
With gratitude,
Autumn Labbe-Renault
Executive Director
PS: Here's a donor list, current as of today.