23 different charities were nominated for the 2015 Simons Bitzer & Associates Charity Contest.
In evaluating and choosing our winner, we looked for a program where we could help in multiple ways. We did not want to just write a check, but we wanted to offer ourselves, our time and our talents to make a difference within the selected organization. The list of nominations was narrowed down to 7 charities and upon reviewing each of the applications the Simons Bitzer team members each voted on their top 2 organizations. We tallied the votes and determined our winner. Although we will primarily serve the winning organization during the year, we do plan to do a project with a few of the other charities that were nominated.
Additionally, we will focus on recording activities while serving the winning organization and submit a video to another contest called the Super Service Challenge. Thousands of dollars will be awarded to charities that are submitted in this nation-wide competition. Two years ago our winner, Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, won an additional $1,000 from the Super Service Challenge that they were able to use in any way they chose. You may want to consider participating in the Super Service Challenge for your charity nominee. For more details visit their website at www.superservicechallenge.com.
Congratulations to Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County who is our first place winner. This organization has a variety of opportunities for us to serve them including some needs within our area of professional expertise. We are excited to use our professional skills to help them out!
About The Winner:
The mission of the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County is to alleviate hunger throughout the county. The pantry has been serving the hungry in Johnson County for over 30 years. This is accomplished by providing nutritious groceries to households twice per month along with information and referrals. Individuals and families that earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible and the pantry is open 6 days per week to serve them.
Go to www.ifpjc.org to make a financial donation and read more about this fantastic organization.
Thank you again for all of your submissions and making a difference in your preferred charity. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about your application or our process. We look forward to serving our selected charities this year and anyone is welcome to join us. Please contact our office for more information if you are interested.