Another successful Metro North Rotary Envelope Challenge is complete!
The 3rd Annual Envelope Challenge, presented by Honkamp, raised an incredible $22,035, with all 150 envelopes sold in exactly eight weeks!
The two-month online fundraiser invites Rotarians, local businesses and community members to purchase envelopes, with each envelope contributing to Metro North Rotary's charitable giving and service activities throughout the Cedar Rapids community.
Making a Difference in Our Community
Proceeds from the Envelope Challenge help fund the club's Dave Carlson Grants, which provide approximately $10,000 in grant funding through two annual grant cycles. In addition, funds support hands-on service activities that make a difference for local students, teachers and families.
Some of these activities include:
- An annual teacher appreciation lunch at METRO High School
- An essential items drive for METRO students
- Books for METRO High School's library
- Participation in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor's Adopt-A-Family program
Together, these grants and service activities represent more than $10,000 in community investment each year.
Learn more about the Dave Carlson Grant.
Recognizing Our Envelope Challenge Standouts
Several Rotarians were recognized for going above and beyond throughout the fundraiser:
- Friend of Metro North Rotary Award, Brian Globokar
- Rookie of the Year Award, Micah Shonka
- Hype Man Award, Jon Brightwell
- Heart of the Challenge Award, Scott Johnson
- Challenge Accepted Award, Emily Mahoney
Congratulations to this year's award recipients, and thank you to all of our Rotarians who helped make the challenge a success!
A special thank you to presenting sponsor Honkamp, our supporting sponsors, and everyone who purchased an envelope. Your generosity and enthusiasm helped make this year's challenge another success!