For Immediate Release
BALTIMORE – CLLCTIVLY celebrated Black Philanthropy Month by hosting CLLCTIVGIVE, a 24-hour, crowd funding event. During the August 9 event, CLLCTIVLY raised $1,123,723 Million in from 2,116 Donors. The funds will benefit 119 organizations.
“This was by far an impactful event that will reach dozens of Black-led organizations in Baltimore,” said Jamye Wooten, founder, CLLCTIVLY. “Black-led organizations receive less than 2% of the $60 billion in foundation dollars. Events like this literally make the difference between staying afloat and shutting one’s doors.”
As of this writing, 119 organizations signed up to participate in CLLCTIVGIVE, and will be the beneficiaries of funds raised. The groups were featured on a donor platform, which the public then accessed to make donations.
Black donors give 25% more of their income annually than white households, according to a report by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. “This was an opportunity to celebrate Black-led groups in Baltimore and support their ingenuity a