Range hit the streets of downtown Canonsburg and Washington on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to raise funds for its 2000 Turkeys Campaign, which is in partnership with WJPA and the Observer-Reporter.
The 2000 Turkeys drive benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which serves over 16,000 food insecure Washington County residents.
Nearly 100 Range employees, family members, local middle school students, and community partners posted on street corners to collect money from cars and passersby.
“What makes our event extra special, is the community comes together from so many different places to support our neighbors and Range gives donors the opportunity to double their impact because all donations collected dollar-for-dollar will be matched by Range up to $25,000,” said Christina Kramer, Community Relations Specialist.
Throughout the day, volunteers were able to gather over $45,000 in generous donations from community members and 2000 Turkeys supporters, which includes a $25,000 match from Range.
Washington Financial also contributed substantially to the fund with a $15,000 donation to help families this holiday season.
Since 2015, Range has helped raise over $350,000 to help Washington County families enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and through the whole holiday season. While the campaign took a virtual telethon approach in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, Range was still able to raise over $120,000.
Laural Ziemba, Director of Public Affairs, has represented range as a board member of 2000 Turkeys for several years. “This year, we knew it was so important to meet our goals for the campaign because we know it’s more expensive to feed families. It was so important for us to hit the streets again and meet that increased cost of food this Thanksgiving,” she said. “Thank you so much to Washington County for your support over the last 14 years. That is really a reflection of the generosity of our community.”
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Observer-Reporter: Range Resources holds drive for 2000 Turkeys