Thursday, June 20 HARC’s Hike Planning Team held a check presentation for the God’s Grace Fund matching donation for the HARC Hike for Hunger and Hope. Thanks to a record year of fundraising and the generosity of the God’s Grace Fund, the matching gift was $36,000, bringing the total Hike proceeds to approximately $77,000. Mike Johnston presented the check to the team and other HARC leaders at a celebration and debrief for the event.
“This is an incredible gift and will make a huge difference in the work we do,” said Kathy Powderly, Executive Director. “We estimate the gift will provide 15,000 meals for children in our community through Micah’s Backpack, help 30 refugees with housing and other needs, and much more.
Thank you to Mike Johnston and the God’s Grace Fund for providing this generous match and the inspiration to fuel fundraising for the HARC Hike. HARC is also grateful to the Hike Planning Team and Fundraising Team for their efforts to make this event the most successful ever and a great time for participants.
Pictured from left to right:
Rachel Nichols, HARC Board Member, Butch Eigenbrode of the Antietam Radio Association, HARC Hike founder Rev. Ed Poling, Mike Johnston, Bill Pike, Kathy Powderly, Beth Johnston, Deacon Sue Wert, Brenda Horsch, and Ed Maloy. Hike Planning Team and Fundraising Team members not present: Kelly Conrad, Meg Ducey and Kathleen Wood.
