In Tuesday’s (2/8) Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pennsylvania), Randy Griffith writes, “For years, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra relied on support from local businesses and patrons like the late Rep. John Murtha for its operations and community outreach initiatives such as youth orchestra and school programs. When its annual sustaining fund drive kicks off today, the symphony will be asking the community to dig a little deeper to make up for lagging donations from those traditional sources. ‘The symphony is having some problems, financially, because of the general economic picture,’ campaign Chairman Jim Richey of Southmont said. ‘Business donations are down and grant money is harder to get.’ Richey will deliver the message to 63 campaign workers at a reception this evening at the Holiday Inn-Downtown, revving them up for a one-week fundraising blitz, Executive Director Patricia Hofscher said. … Campaign workers will be making personal contact with about 1,200 friends of the symphony from about 4,000 who will receive campaign material being mailed today. Richey also increased the traditional goal from $75,000 to $100,000.”
Posted February 9, 2011
