ACCF Launches Neighbors Helping Neighbors Campaign, Gifts Doubled

The Adams County Community Foundation announced on November 18 that it had opened a Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign that will double community donations during a designated matching period. The campaign is designed to amplify philanthropic dollars so smaller nonprofit programs receive increased funding for essential services that affect public health and economic wellbeing in Adams County.

According to the foundation, community members and businesses are encouraged to donate while matching funds are available, so each gift effectively becomes two gifts for local organizations. The foundation outlined match mechanics and a campaign timeline intended to concentrate giving and maximize impact for organizations working on food distribution, housing support, and workforce development programs. Donors are urged to act during the matching period to ensure their contributions are multiplied.

The immediate beneficiaries are local nonprofits that provide food assistance, emergency housing help, rental support and programs that connect residents with job training and employment opportunities. Those services are tightly linked to health outcomes. Food security reduces stress and chronic disease risks, stable housing lowers hospital admissions and improves mental health, and workforce development promotes economic stability that supports long term health and access to care. For many residents in Adams County, limited public resources mean philanthropic dollars are a critical safety net.

Beyond the direct service impact, the foundation framed the campaign as a way to address equity gaps. Doubling donations can steer more resources to organizations serving underserved neighborhoods and populations that face barriers to health and economic opportunity. Pooling matched funds can also help smaller agencies scale programs temporarily while longer term policy solutions are pursued at municipal and state levels.

The foundation provided information on how to contribute and to learn more. Donors can give through the foundation web page or contact the foundation office to discuss donor advised options, one time gifts or workplace contributions. The announcement emphasized that matching funds are finite, and that timing matters for donors who want to maximize the value of their gift for local programs.

For Adams County residents, the campaign offers a chance to increase the impact of personal and corporate philanthropy during a time when demand for basic needs services remains high. The foundation said it hopes the concentrated fundraising will build stronger community safety nets, and that the resulting boost in nonprofit capacity will translate into better health and greater economic resilience across the county.