BENTON, KY – In support of WoodmenLife’s National Community Focus – Fight Hunger and Hunger Awareness Month, local WoodmenLife Chapter 117 of Benton, raised money through an online site to benefit the Merryman House’s Crisis Shelter in Paducah.
Donations were accepted at WoodmenLife’s crowd-funding site, Red Basket, September 1-30 of this year. The organization pays all online fees, which means all money collected goes to support the project. Local WoodmenLife members may also qualify for a $25 match when they make a $25 donation and all contribution are tax deductible.
“We chose Red Basket because it is easy to make a donation online, whether you are near or far. It is also easy to spread the word through social media and email,” said Phillip Foley, chapter president.
The funds raised will support the shelter’s meals program. The domestic violence shelter serves a hot meal every day for up to thirty people, and meat is always in need.
Merryman House Executive Director Mary Foley says, “We are a comprehensive advocacy and support center that is devoted to addressing the needs of survivors. Providing food and a safe place to sleep are an important part of what we do. We are thankful for all donations.”
WoodmenLife is one of the nation’s leading fraternal benefit societies, and serves a dual mission – to help ensure financial security for members and their families, through insurance and investment products, and to carry out community service projects that enrich lives and benefit individuals, families and communities.
WoodmenLife was founded in 1890 as a not-for-profit. They give back to member customers and the communities we live in. WoodmenLife offers insurance, annuities, mutual funds and 529 College Savings Plans. More than 700,000 WoodmenLife member customers across the country share a commitment to family, community and country. To learn more about WoodmenLife, click here.