The Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched a fundraising campaign focused on Giving Tuesday.
Every year, the foundation assists roughly 400 current and former broadcasters with monthly grants or one-time emergency grants following natural disasters and other emergencies. The grant-making efforts have increased from $400,000 in 2007 to north of $2.4 million last year.
“Requests for aid continue to come in every week, and we have to keep up with the demand,” BFOA President Tim McCarthy said. “We cannot turn our backs on our colleagues who have worked at their local station and are now in desperate need of our help. We ask everyone in radio and television to come together to help our colleagues.”
“Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to make a donation that will help our colleagues whose lives have been upended by tragic circumstances,” added Chairman Scott Herman. “With the support and generosity of everyone in our industry, we can continue our charitable mission.”
The BFOA is the only charity dedicated to helping provide financial aid to broadcasters.
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