The Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched its annual year-end appeal for tax-deductible personal donations to the Guardian Fund and corporate contributions to the Angel Initiative. The drive asks broadcasters to give back with a personal or corporate donation that will help the Foundation continue its mission of delivering financial assistance to broadcasters in acute need. More broadcasters than ever are reaching out for monthly or emergency relief. This year, the Broadcasters Foundation will award more than $1.3 Million in aid, surpassing last year’s record-setting figure of more over $1 Million.
“Our lives can change in the blink of an eye,” said Dan Mason, Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. “In its 70-plus years of existence, the Broadcasters Foundation has provided financial aid to every broadcaster who qualified. It is only through the generosity of the people in our industry that the Broadcasters Foundation can continue to deliver this much-needed assistance to those in our profession who need it most.”
“Our grant recipients are – or were – hard-working broadcasters who experienced unthinkable tragedy and desperately need and deserve our support,” added Jim Thompson, President of the Broadcasters Foundation. “As we enter the season of giving, I ask every broadcaster to review the good fortune that our business has bestowed upon them and consider giving back with a donation to the Broadcasters Foundation.”
Since its inception, the Broadcasters Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to thousands of needy broadcasters and their families. To learn more or to donate, contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or [email protected] or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org.
