Donor Spotlight: Thoughtful Giving, Lasting Impact

The generosity of our community shows up in the most unexpected ways. Earlier this year, music teacher Janel Dennen, her students, and their families turned hours of piano practice into a fundraiser for Harmony Food Pantry. Their recital not only filled the room with music but also raised funds to put food on the tables of our neighbors.

This kind of peer-to-peer fundraising is becoming a beautiful trend among our loyal supporters. Time and again, community members have turned birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday gatherings into opportunities to ask for donations in lieu of gifts. These creative acts remind us that generosity doesn’t have to wait for a formal campaign — it can be woven into the milestones and traditions that mean the most to us.

You can do the same. Whatever big event you may be planning, consider turning it into an opportunity to give back. In lieu of gifts, you can invite family and friends to donate to Harmony:

• Anniversaries

• Weddings

• Birthdays

• Holiday gatherings

Every celebration can be a chance to nourish our community and strengthen the work of Harmony Community Cares.