Four DCI groups in the hunt for 1 million dollars
After successfully mobilizing thousands of fans to cast votes of support using the popular 'Facebook' social networking phenomenon, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, Colts and Phantom Regiment have each received $25,000 grants in an innovative philanthropic program sponsored by the JP Morgan Chase Foundation. The four groups now qualify for a chance at $1 million.
Standing out among hundreds of thousands of non-profit groups in the first round, these groups are now up against 100 organisations which qualify for a top prize of $1 million in the next phase of the program. Five runners-up will each receive $100,000.
"Those of us familiar with the drum corps activity are well aware of the loyal alumni, fans and friends who follow the activities of their favorite DCI units", said DCI Executive Director and CEO Dan Acheson. "We hope that these fans will come together in unprecedented numbers to support all four of these outstanding groups in their pursuit of grants which will have far-reaching effects for their communities and those they are privileged to serve."
On Monday, Jan. 11, the groups revealed their 'Big Ideas' for how they would spend the $1 million grant. These proposals are available on the Chase Community Giving Facebook page.
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