we spend local donates funds to support box 13

We Spend Local donates $250 to Box 13 thanks to local fundraiser. (From Left to Right: Ryan Berry, Adam Moore, Cheryl Wears, Chief Dean Ortlieb & Staci Wisma)

Box 13, a non-profit created to support first responders in Champaign County, received $250 thanks to We Spend Local's recent fundraiser.

In late June  We Spend Local also announced the launch of the We Spend Local Network, a podcast dedicated to all things local. The first interview was with Urbana's Fire Chief, Dean Ortlieb. The interview discusses a variety of topics including adapting during COVID-19 and all the new things happening within the department. 

But they didn't stop there. We Spend Local launched  an an online store dedicated to showing your love for local. Each month they feature a "We Give Local" design dedicated to that month's podcast interview. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of those shirts will be donated back to that organization or business or a cause of their choosing. The first design was dedicated to Urbana Fire Department and  Chief Ortlieb requested the donation be designated to Box 13 to ensure the funds be shared throughout Champaign County.

Tune in now to hear the newest podcast at https://www.wespendlocal.com/podcast.html featuring Jamie Houseman, President of Mercy Health Urbana Hospital and support Mercy Health's Guardian Angel Fund here: https://wespendlocal.itemorder.com/sale. This fund was developed for children who are clients of the Mercy Health Pediatrics, who have unmet needs due to lack of family finances.  It especially targets “working families” and offers the services such as filling Prescription needs and over-the-counter medications, medical supplies, eyeglasses, dental emergencies and further medical evaluation by a physician or medical specialist. Funds have also been used to purchase winter coats and gloves, car seats, etc for families with need.