$50,000 Fund Drive

$50,000 Fund Drive
DRIVE PASSES 93% - VICTORY IN SIGHT

    Our 2009 Fund Drive has picked up the pace again in recent weeks, with some remaining donations sent in, and another outstanding People's Voice Walk-
a-Thon. As of Aug. 17, we are at $46,697 or 93.4% of out $50,000 target, with victory in sight.

    Ontario is the first province to fulfill its target, with $22,000 turned in, or 100% of their target. BC is now tied for second place, at 88.4%. Our supporters in the Lower Fraser Club are the source of much of our recent progress, with just over $3000 to their credit at the Aug. 9 Walk-A-Thon, bringing the BC total to $18,201 out of their $20,600 target. Many thanks to the organizers, especially the tireless Harjit Daudharia and Krishna Syal! Tied with BC is Alberta, where the new total is $2123 out of $22400.

    Saskatchewan is at 82.5% ($660 on their $800 target), followed by Quebec, where our supporters held a very successful picnic in early August to bring their total up to $372, or 74.4% of their $500 target. Manitoba is now at 68% ($1640 out of $2400), and another $1700 has been raised by readers in the Maritimes, Newfoundland, and elsewhere.

    The Fund Drive must now be wrapped up right away, to clear the decks for other urgent priorities. We appeal to readers to help finish off the final six percent. If you can make any donation to help us reach the $50,000 goal, please forward it today. Thanks to all who have worked so hard and contributed so generously!

PRICE INCREASE

We regret to inform readers that the relentless increase in costs of production and mailing have finally compelled us to raise our rates. As of Sept. 1, a one-year subscription in Canada will cost $30, and a two-year sub will be $50. The rate for low-income readers will rise to $15 for one your. For our friends in the US and overseas, a one-year subscription will now cost $50 in Canadian funds. The cover price for newstand and bookstore sales will be raised to $1.50.

       As you know, we are once again offering something in return for your generous solidarity. This year’s “PV Shopping Bag” includes the following:

a 12-month complimentary PV sub (keep it or give it to a friend);
People’s Voice 2009 Calendar;
People’s Voice “Karl Marx” Tshirt (tell us what size);
a surprise music CD - pick classical, oldies, or folk.

    Here’s how it works. For a $100 donation, you will receive your choice of one of these items. For each additional $100, you can choose another item from our Shopping Bag. For a donation of $1000 or more, take the entire Shopping Bag, and we will also give a lifetime subscription to you or a friend.

    Remember - People’s Voice is your newspaper, your voice in the information wars. Your contribution helps us build it bigger and better!

Here's my contribution to the PV Fund Drive!

Enclosed please find my donation of $_____
to the 2009 People's Voice Press Fund Drive.

Name __________________________________

Address ________________________________

City/town ______________________________

Prov. ________ Postal Code _______________

Send to: People's Voice, 133 Herkimer St.,Unit 502, Hamilton, ON, L8P 2H3