Two Le Mars non-profit organizations received checks totaling over one-thousand dollars Tuesday as the result of a Le Mars Chamber of Commerce promotion. “Shop for a Cause” took place during a two-week period this past holiday shopping season.
Chamber Executive Director Lori French presented 582-dollars to Siouxland Youth for Christ and $448 to A Chance to Dance.
Pictured- Lori French, Executive Director of the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce and Josh Parkin, City Live Teen Center Director.
Lori French Executive Director of the e Mars Area Chamber of Commerce and Emma DeRuyter, Founder and President of A Chance to Dance.
Josh Parkin, City Live Teen Center Director, told KLEM about the mission of Youth for Christ.
Parkin explained what happens at the teen center.
Emma DeRuyter, the founder and President of A Chance to Dance explained what that organization is all about.
DeRuyter, who attends Iowa State University, outlined what the donation will be used for.
The dollars awarded represent more than two hundred donations of five dollars each from shoppers. Those donating received a savings card good at nineteen participating chamber retail businesses and restaurants.
