Community Childcare Initiative aims for $400,000 in pledges by end of year

With pledges right at the $364,000 mark, Holyoke Community Childcare Initiative is just $36,000 short of its year-end pledge goal of $400,000. Sarah Bornhoft is pictured at last weekend’s basketball game, and representatives will also be set up at the Thursday, Dec. 19, games to answer questions and accept pledge donations. HCCI coordinator Trisha Herman said the $400,000 goal will represent a 10-15% match for grant applications. However, the ultimate fundraising pledge goal is $500,000 in order to enhance sustainability for the first three years. For more information about the project or to obtain pledge information, contact Herman at 970-218-4037.