THE FOLLOW IS A BALLOONS OVER VERMILION/FESTIVAL OF TREES RELEASE
When the Balloons Over Vermilion, NFP was created it was quickly agreed upon that our motto would be “It’s for the Kids”. A mission statement true to our hearts and subsequently true to the hearts of our sponsors, volunteers, and patrons. It was our intent at the time to be more than just a weekend event in July and a few years later a five-day event in November. We wanted to be able to impact the lives of children and their families year-round. When asked to assume the responsibility for presenting the Festival of Trees, we knew this would only strengthen our ability to provide for the needs of children across the county. And we were right!
With your generous support and the support of the patrons attending Festival of Trees and Balloons Over Vermilion we have accomplished that goal. With adequate reserves set aside for both events, BOV, NFP has made previous Community Impact Awards to local agencies and organizations meeting the needs of kids and their families throughout Vermilion County in the amount of $214,700.
We are proud to announce that the BOV board has approved Community Impact Awards to 19 different organizations across the county in a total record amount for this organization. These awards are made possible in portion by your sponsorship of Balloons Over Vermilion, Festival of Trees, or both! Your gifts are working year-round helping kids and their families. Because….It’s for the Kids!
We will award and celebrate the grants at the annual Community Impact Awards to be held Thursday March 16, 2023, at the Fisher Theater beginning at 10:30 A.M. This is a great way for you to witness the fruits of your labors and experience the true impact of your efforts. We hope you will join us in this celebration as we announce the record amount and present the awards.
Thanks again for your support and we hope to see you on March 16
The Board of Directors of BOV, not for profit.
