May 04, 2022

First Call for Help raises $10,000 in matching funds for spring campaign

Posted May 04, 2022 10:45 AM

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First Call for Help of Ellis County, which coordinates resources for low-income residents of Ellis County, announced today that it has raised $10,000 in matching funds for its spring campaign.

The spring campaign is a mailing to area residents to raise funds for the services First Call for Help provides. Agency officials said they are excited to make this announcement to acknowledge its board donors and the private donors who made this possible, said Linda Mills, executive director.

Matching funds gives community members an opportunity to give at the best possible time—when their donation will double in value and double the impact they can make.

Since 1996 First Call for Help of Ellis County has built a stronger community by providing resources to those who struggle to provide for their basic needs. The organization helps with food, hygiene, diapers and emergency financial assistance. They also operate the Meals on Wheels program in partnership with Hays Medical Center and the collection and distribution of school supplies through the Backpacks for Kids program.

First Call for Help is a recipient of United Way funds, City of Hays funds and the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance funds.