Epic Fundraiser Breaks Local Giving Record as Community Rallies Behind Cause

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Community fundraiser shatters local giving records as supporters rally behind cause

A weekend-long effort organized by the Riverside Outreach Coalition drew thousands of residents and local businesses to a cause that touched nearly every corner of the town. The online and in-person campaign, aimed at funding a new youth center and expanding after-school programs, surpassed all previous local giving totals, with organizers announcing a record-breaking figure well into the seven figures.

Donors came from every walk of life, from longtime neighborhood volunteers to first-time contributors who heard about the event on social media. The money will fund building renovations, new equipment, and scholarships for students who need extra support to participate in activities after school and on weekends.

'This outpouring shows what a community can do when people pull together,' said Priya Malhotra, the event chair. 'We’re grateful for every gift, big or small, and for the volunteers who spent hours organizing drives, auctions, and pledge nights.'

Local business owners joined in with matching donations and in-kind support, while volunteers staffed donation booths at a city park, a bustling farmers market, and several neighborhood schools. A livestream fundraiser attracted hundreds of online viewers, who joined live auctions and a rapid-fire pledge drive.

City officials noted that the momentum from this fundraiser could become a blueprint for future community-led efforts. With the funds still being tallied, organizers say the true impact will be measured not just in dollars, but in the opportunities the new center will provide for dozens of families in the coming years.

Epic Fundraiser Breaks Local Giving Record as Community Rallies Behind Cause

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