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Community fundraising arm says about $850,000 raised for Newbridge Station 8 equipment
Summary
A community group reported raising about $850,000 to support Newbridge Station 8 and countywide emergency-services equipment, with roughly $650,000 already donated to the county; major donors named included Bama Works (the Dave Matthews Band foundation) and local fundraiser Diane Eaves.
A community fundraising group told county officials that it has raised about $850,000 to buy equipment for Newbridge Station 8 and to support emergency-service needs across the county. The group said it has donated roughly $650,000 to the county so far.
The money, the speaker said, came in part from Bama Works, the Dave Matthews Band foundation, and from local fundraiser Diane Eaves. "Donations have totaled about close to $850,000," Speaker 1 said, and the group has "given to the county about 650,000." The speaker said the group works with "Chief Hawken and her staff" to identify priorities and "ask where they need the money."
Speaker 1 also told the board that, while the group established itself to support Newbridge Station 8, its purchases have helped other stations as well. "Our community has benefited the entire county," the speaker said, describing the donations as countywide in effect.
A board member responded with public thanks on behalf of themself and the board, praising donors and volunteers. "We have 850,000 reasons to say thank you," Speaker 2 said, adding that the gifts help ensure emergency services are delivered across the county.
No formal motion or vote was recorded during this exchange. The remarks focused on reporting fundraising totals, naming principal donors, and explaining that staff and the chief help determine how donations are allocated.
