The Partnership for Better Health’s ninth annual Match Madness campaign launches next Friday, March 1.
Over the course of the month, fifty-seven organizations will come together in this fundraising effort in support of local residents. Individually and together, these organizations build connections and community, providing resources to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their highest potential for health.
Since inception, the Partnership for Better Health’s annual initiative has raised over $3 million for local
nonprofits, who provide essential services and resources to residents in Cumberland, Perry, Adams, and
Franklin Counties.
The Partnership is thrilled to welcome many first-time participants to the 2024 campaign, including Blue
Mountain Escape, Bosler Memorial Library, Carlisle Kiwanis Club Foundation, Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties, Launch Pad, Millerstown Senior Citizens Center, and Tri-County Community Action.
“We have never supported so many organizations through Match Madness, and we are delighted to have so many new participants!” shares Antonia Price, Director of Communications and Development for the Partnership. “The impact of these organizations on individuals across our communities is astounding, and it is truly an honor to highlight the important work that they do.”
A record-breaking 2023 Match Madness campaign raised over $859,000 for area nonprofits. Top fundraisers included Project SHARE, raising $105,242 to address food insecurity in the greater Carlisle area, Community CARES, with $56,676 to provide reassurance, rest, and resources to those experiencing housing insecurity in Cumberland County, and Tomorrow’s Neighbors, raising $53,405 to empower Returning Citizens to become responsible community members.
By giving to the Partnership’s campaign in March, community members and organizations can increase the impact of their donation. Each nonprofit receives 100 percent of donations made in their name, as well as a portion of $150,000 in matching funds from the Partnership for Better Health. The matching funds are available thanks to the generous support of WellSpan Health, Josiah W. Bessie H. Kline Foundation, M&T Bank, Penn State Health and Highmark, and Partnership board members, volunteers, and staff.
In anticipation of the campaign, this year’s celebratory kick-off event was held at the Partnership office on February 22. Staff and volunteers from participating organizations gathered to share ideas and prepare for the launch of this collective fundraising effort.
To support local nonprofits through the Match Madness campaign, individuals may donate online, by check, or stock transfer between March 1-31. Gifts by credit card can be made through the Partnership for Better Health’s online donation portal: fbh.fyi/Match24.
Donations by check must be made payable to “Partnership for Better Health” and mailed to 274 Wilson Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 between March 1-31. Donors should designate the participating nonprofit organization(s) they would like to support on the memo line.
2024 Match Madness Organizations
Adams County Arts Council
Amelia Givin Library
Amethyst Foundation
Bethany House
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region
Big Spring Senior Center
Blue Mountain Escape
Bosler Memorial Library
Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and
Shippensburg
Carlisle Arts Learning Center
Carlisle Kiwanis Club Foundation
Carlisle Tool Library
Carlisle Victory Circle
Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
Central Perry Community Senior Citizens Center
Champions for Children
Charles Bruce Foundation
Christ Among Neighbors (CAN)
Civic Club of Shippensburg
Community CARES
CONTACT Helpline
Cumberland Goodwill EMS
Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council
Cumberland Youth Cycling Development
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and
Perry Counties
Drew Michael Taylor Foundation
Employment Skills Center
Farmers on the Square – Fresh Match
Friends of Opossum Lake Conservancy
Hope Station
In Him Christian Wellness
JFT Recovery and Veterans Support Services
Join Hands Ministry
Landisburg EMS
Launch Pad
LEAF Project
Maranatha-Carlisle
Millerstown Senior Citizens Center
NLC Life Works
PCLC (Perry County Literacy Council)
Perry County Council of the Arts
Perry Housing Partnership
Project SHARE
Reins of Rhythm Riding & Horsemanship
Safe Harbour
Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services
Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition
Shippensburg Produce and Outreach (SPO)
South Mountain Partnership
SPY (Supportive Partnerships for Youth)
The Peyton Walker Foundation
The Salvation Army
Tomorrow’s Neighbors
Tri-County Community Action
West End Fire and Rescue Company No.3
Yellow Breeches EMS
YWCA Carlisle
The Partnership for Better Health champions and invests in ideas, initiatives, and collaborations to
advance equity and improve the health of the people