Participate in our Summer Member Drive with a donation today
Watershed Voice’s summer member drive begins today.
Hello Reader,
Watershed Voice‘s summer member drive begins today. For the next two weeks I’ll be highlighting some of our best work, sharing testimonials from subscribers and friends of Watershed about why they value what we do, and hopefully persuading you to join us with a donation to support our work.
Watershed Voice is an independent nonprofit online news magazine based in Three Rivers that aims to serve as a reputable source for local news and culture. We are designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public charity, and governed by a board of directors rather than a sole proprietor or stockholders. That means any profits we make go back into the business to ensure the publication’s growth and sustainability for years to come.
Join us today with a gift to Watershed Voice, and you’ll be joining the hundreds of members who help us make a difference in our community. We accept donations via CashApp ($WatershedVoice), Venmo (@WatershedVoice), or on our website.
My best,
Alek Haak-Frost
Executive Editor
Author
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