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If it feels like every email, post, or notification is asking for money, you’re not imagining it. Social media, crowdfunding platforms, and email campaigns have made it easier than ever for organizations—and individuals—to reach into our daily lives with urgent appeals for support. Some causes are meaningful. Some are worthy. Some are deeply personal to the people asking. But the volume has become overwhelming. The Reality No One Talks About What often gets lost in this const

𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 As we celebrate this Christmas season, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has supported, encouraged, and stood by the CCP-EDG throughout this remarkable journey. When our movement began at the start of the year, the idea of economic development in Perry was dismissed by the newly seated city cou

The holiday season also inspires generosity—and scammers know it. Fake charities often use emotional stories, stolen images, or official-sounding names to pressure people into giving quickly. Here’s how to protect your donations: Verify the organization before giving. Look up the charity on trusted databases such as Charity Navigator, GuideStar, or the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. If you can’t find them, that’s a red flag. Be wary of urgent or emotional pleas. Scammers

As the holidays approach, our inboxes, timelines, and community boards all seem to overflow with requests for help. Food drives. Fundraisers. Donation links. Volunteer pleas. It can feel like everyone  is asking for something — and in many cases, they are. And while every one of these causes may be meaningful, being inundated with so many appeals can become overwhelming. You might even feel guilty for not being able to give to everyone, or stressed trying to decide who to sup

By CCP-EDG As we head into the holiday season, we recognize and applaud all the wonderful efforts in our community to help those in need—through food drives, toy donations, and acts of service. These seasonal efforts are a vital expression of care and community spirit. But here at the Concerned Citizens of Perry – Economic Development Group (CCP-EDG) , we’re hearing something deeper from our neighbors, churches, and local partners: the need goes beyond the holidays.  Families

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