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28 January, 2010 - 03:21
From the Dayton Daily News: The giving circle — a local and national grass roots movement — has become a boon to community organizations struggling through difficult times and coping with the loss of corporate and foundation funding.
“Not many people can write out a check for $10,000,” said Linda Kramer, CEO of Daybreak, a home for runaway teens.
Thanks to the new form of philanthropy, Daybreak was able to furnish a comfortable lounge for residents. “When 100 people each write check for $100, and they all pool their money, we can end up with a $10,000 gift.”
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