{"id":20313,"date":"2021-04-24T07:42:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-24T12:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dutchtownstl.flywheelsites.com\/dt2\/2021\/04\/dt2-2021-fundraising\/"},"modified":"2021-04-24T07:42:37","modified_gmt":"2021-04-24T12:42:37","slug":"dt2-2021-fundraising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dutchtownstl.org\/dt2\/2021\/04\/dt2-2021-fundraising\/","title":{"rendered":"A Stronger Dutchtown Through the Pandemic and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Become a donor to DT2<\/a>! Every dollar helps DT2 \u2022 Downtown Dutchtown towards our mission of building a thriving Dutchtown for all of our residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DT2 is also now offering the opportunity to make recurring monthly donations<\/a><\/strong>! Click the \u201cSustaining Donation\u201d button and we\u2019ll automatically receive your chosen amount every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-Time Donation<\/a>   \nSustaining Donation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll be taken to the DonorBox website in a separate tab or window to complete your donation via credit card, bank transfer (ACH), or PayPal. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can’t donate right now? Come back to dutchtownstl.org\/donate<\/strong><\/a> anytime to set up your sustaining donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read our review of 2020 and plans for 2021 below, or download our brochure in PDF format<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a Strong, Vibrant, Resilient, and Thriving Dutchtown for Neighbors and Local Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no denying that 2020 was a difficult year. An unprecedented health crisis and the resulting economic downturn have hit people and small businesses hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted everyone\u2019s life. In spite of that, Downtown Dutchtown<\/a> continued to build a stronger Dutchtown neighborhood. Both DT2 and the neighborhood are forging a path forward and building momentum not otherwise seen in Dutchtown over the last decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021 looks bright. DT2 is poised to take on new challenges, develop solutions, and accomplish more than ever with new guidance from the UrbanMain initiative<\/a>, renewed interest from neighbors<\/a>, and new dedicated staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today we\u2019re asking for your help to continue DT2\u2019s mission<\/a> of promoting a thriving community and shared prosperity by facilitating economic development and fostering opportunity in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Through this mission, we aim to attract diverse ownership, promote places, spaces, and faces, and increase occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, we\u2019re seeking to develop a strong base of sustaining donors to help us achieve our mission and build a stronger Dutchtown for everyone. Our goal is to raise $10,000 in annual sustaining donations this year. Your monthly contribution<\/a> of $10, $25, or $100 goes a long way to our cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Donate Today! <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n \n

It’s easy to set up your monthly recurring donation. Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Your contribution allows us to continue and expand our robust programming, including our work with Missouri Main Street Connection<\/a> and the UrbanMain initiative<\/a>, the reactivation of Marquette Park<\/a>, our campaign to provide additional support for our neighborhood businesses, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though DT2 has been entirely volunteer driven since its inception, in 2020 we were able to hire a part- time staffer to help expand our efforts. Our Dutchtown Growth Manager<\/a> brings skills and experience that will help us apply for grants, increase volunteerism, promote the neighborhood, and serve the Dutchtown community like never before. Your sustaining donation helps us to further lay the groundwork on which we build a resilient and thriving Dutchtown. Please become a sustaining donor today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The UrbanMain Initiative in Dutchtown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n UrbanMain’s Four Points (plus one) <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n \n