Sewanee Community Chest Meets Its Goal

Because of the generosity of this community, the Sewanee Community Chest has surpassed its 2012–13 fund-raising goal. As of Jan. 8, the campaign reached $91,848 in donations and pledges.

“The Sewanee Civic Association is grateful to all who made a commitment to help us first meet and then exceed our goal for this year,” said Theresa Shackelford, association president. “The support for the 25 area organizations is very much appreciated.”

Each year the Community Chest raises funds for organizations that serve the common good. Sponsored by the Sewanee Civic Association, the Sewanee Community Chest supports youth sports, outreach, community and educational programs in the tri-county area. Requests to the Community Chest this year totaled approximately $118,000. 

“The need to help fund local organizations is apparent,” said Shackelford. “Given the state of the economy at the time, the board approved a more attainable goal to reach.” The Community Chest fund raising campaign began in October and officially ends on Feb. 28. 

“If you have not made your gift to the Community Chest this year, it is not too late. Any money that exceeds the goal will be used to support the park fund and emergency funding requests as they arise,” said Shackelford. Last year, the Community Chest was able to grant an additional $5,000 to help the Sewanee Children’s Center with relocation expenses.

Projected distributions by the Community Chest are: Sewanee Elementary PTO $20,000; Community Action Committee $18,200; Sewanee Senior Citizens $12,000; Sewanee Children’s Center $8,000; Folks at Home $5,000; Sewanee Community Center $5,000; Housing Sewanee $4,000; Fourth of July Celebration $3,000; Sewanee Little League $1,000; Community of St. Mary’s $1,000; Sewanee Angel Park $1,000; Cub Scout Pack 152 $600; Sewanee Chorale $500; Thurmond Library $500; Tigersharks Swim Team $500; Boy Scout Troop 14 $300; Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace $250; Girl Scout Troop 2107 $200; Girl Scout Troop 621 $200; Beyond Sewanee: Blue Monarch $2,500; Franklin County Humane Society $2,000; Mountain Goat Trail Alliance $1,200; Grundy County Food Bank $1,000; Campora Family Resource Center $1,000; Franklin County Adult Activity Center $400. The distributions total $89,350.