In April, Denver 9 News Anchor Kyle Clark announced that N2N was selected as "Word of Thanks" charity. A tradition that began during the pandemic, this news segment is Kyle's way to help crowd source support for local nonprofits. Each week, he introduces a different Colorado-based charity, and encourages viewers to support the cause by matching their first five hundred $5 donations.
We were honored and grateful for the opportunity to share word of how this community is working hard to keep neighbors housed and were blown away by the wonderful outpouring of support! To date, 727 donors have contributed - with gifts ranging from $5 to $1,050. To sweeten the deal, NeighborWorks America offered a $25,000 match gift, which we are happy to announce has been met!
This came at such a critical time for our community. As anticipated, state and federal COVID-related programs had expired, which accounted for 84% of N2N's emergency rent assistance funding. Yet neighbors are still struggling. This opportunity allowed us to continue helping as many neighbors as possible while advocating for additional funding to help strengthen our community for the new reality we now face.
We are thankful for every supporter who gave to our Word of Thanks Giving Campaign, as well as each new friend who believed in our mission and gave knowing their gift would help a NoCo neighbor in need.
