Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation encourages citizens to "Be More Than One" and celebrate giving on 2/22/22

PRESS RELEASE

WILDWOOD - Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce (GWCOC) Foundation, along with other local charitable organizations, challenges everyone to reach beyond themselves to make a difference in their location community on TWOsDAY, February 22, 2022 (2/22/22).

Individuals, businesses and organizations are encouraged to join the fun and "Be More Than One" every day, but especially on 2/22/22, by giving to others - whether it is through the giving of their time, performing random acts of kindness or by making donations to a new or favorite charity.

Participation is easy and fun. Consider reading to your child for 22 minutes, send 2 cards to 2 friends, volunteer for 2 hours, tip your server 22 percent or spend 22 minutes with a senior or veteran. For financial donations to charitable organizations, consider gifting $2, $22, $222 or even $2,222.

"The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to participate in this worthwhile campaign," stated Tracey Boyle-DuFault, Executive Director, GWCOC and GWCOC Foundation. "It aligns perfectly with the Foundation's belief that giving benefits not just the recipient, but the community as a whole. For instance, when the Foundation fundraises to provide financial scholarships to local high school students to continue their education beyond graduation.

"We're helping the individual with an immediate need, but the community benefits in the long term because we are investing in the future. As that scholarship recipient enters the workforce, they are more likely to give back to others and support their communities, where they grew up and the one where they'll eventually reside, in various ways."

Just one of the ways that the GWCOC Foundation is participating is by collecting new pairs of socks for donation to the local children of the Wildwoods. Anyone interested in donating can drop off new pairs of socks to the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, located at 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, Monday through Friday (9 am to 4 pm) throughout the month of February.

To make a financial contribution or to learn more about the GWCOC Foundation, visit GWCOC.org or call 609-729-4000.