HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the Rally Reno campaign has surpassed the $75,000 mark.
But it’s not stopping there. The Chamber also announced that another $25,000 was donated from the Donor Advised Fund at Hutchinson Community Foundation to keep the program going.
Hutchinson Community Foundation, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, and United Way of Reno County originally launched Rally Reno County on March 26. It is an online tool that enables customers to put dollars in the hands of their favorite retail, service and hospitality businesses while providing assistance to those affected by layoffs or reductions in pay. The program operates off the basic premise of “buy local, give local.” When a customer buys a gift card through RallyReno.org, the value of that gift card will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, with basic needs assistance to individuals and families who have been directly impacted by layoffs or wage loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
About 90 businesses are participating in Rally Reno County. There are links for both businesses to join and individuals to apply for the unmet needs fund on RallyReno.org.