2000 Turkeys sets new fundraising record

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Kang’s Black Belt Academy held its annual kickboxing fundraiser for 2000 Turkeys. This year’s winner was Hudson Cadez, 4. To the left of Hudson is 2000 Turkeys member Laural Ziemba. From left, top, are 2000 Turkeys chairman Dave Rhome, Kang’s Black Belt Academy owner Jeff Jox, and 2000 Turkeys board members Bob Pinarski and Jacob Knizner.

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Jeff Duritza, center, of Shop ’N’ Save makes a donation to 2000 Turkeys. From left are 2000 Turkeys board members Laural Ziemba, Dave Rhome, Bob Pinarski and Jacob Knizner.

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The Canonsburg Senior Citizens Center made its annual donation to 2000 Turkeys. Andrew Goudy, center, presented a check to Laural Ziemba, Dave Rhome, Bob Pinarski, and Jacob Knizner.

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AccountMaster Inc. of Washington served as bookkeeper for the 2000 Turkeys campaign. From left are 2000 Turkeys board members Laural Ziemba and Dave Rhome, AccountMaster Inc.’s Amy Ullom, and 2000 Turkeys board members Bob Pinarski and Jacob Knizner.

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While Washington County families prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving, 2000 Turkeys celebrated a record-setting fundraising campaign, raising more than $263,000 to provide a Thanksgiving meal to the county’s food-insecure residents.

2000 Turkeys, which launched 41 years ago, continues to gain momentum each year. This year’s campaign was highlighted by participation from individuals, companies, organizations, churches, and schools who stepped up to make sure their neighbors in need could enjoy a holiday meal with their loved ones.

2000 Turkeys, along with Food Helpers, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and City MIssion Boxes of Love, thanks everyone for helping to make this year’s fundraiser a success, and for bringing joy to others this holiday season, when many Washington County families are struggling to make ends meet amid challenging economic times.

The board of 2000 Turkeys would like to acknowledge the partnerships formed with the community, local businesses, and philanthropic leaders, which played a pivotal role in driving the record-breaking success of this year’s drive.

Thank you, too, to AccountMaster Inc. of Washington for generously donating their time to provide bookkeeping services for 2000 Turkeys.