From left, T.R. Hathaway, owner of Superior Toyota, presented a check for $35,000 to Julie Posey and Fred Rader of the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation to support the 2023 Give Local MOV campaign. The campaign will kick off May 2. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — The 10th annual Give Local MOV campaign will kick off May 2, the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates has announced.

The 24-hour online fundraiser connects residents with community nonprofits to raise money and awareness and helps support important local causes to help meet needs in the foundation’s 11-county service area.

In 2021, Give Local MOV raised nearly $500,000 for 63 local programs, causes and organizations with missions supporting animals, arts and culture, community improvement, education, environment, health, human services and youth development.

Matching funds and prizes make the campaign even more exciting. This year, the foundations hopes to have at least $175,000 available in matching funds to spark local giving.

With the generous help of Superior Toyota in Parkersburg, it has a great head-start on reaching that goal, Julie Posey, foundation development and communications officer, said.

“We’re delighted to once again recognize Superior Toyota as our lead sponsor for Give Local MOV,” Posey said. “They generously stepped up again this year with a major gift of $35,000 to get our matching resources started.”

The Superior gift will provide matching funds for the May 2 online-giving event, she said.

“As our part, the PACF takes no administrative fees in connection with organizing and hosting Give Local MOV,” Posey said. “Sponsors like Superior Toyota are what pushes this campaign forward and we are so grateful for their continued support, we hope that others will also step-up to sponsor this campaign to help encourage gifts to our region’s nonprofit and school partners.”

Local charities invited to participate in the Give Local MOV 2023 are those with a charitable fund managed by the foundation.

Any new funds created with the Foundation that benefit 501(c)(3) type nonprofit organizations or schools formed before Jan. 31 also can participate.

“This support is made possible by our Superior team and our customers,” said T.R. Hathaway, owner of Superior Toyota. “If the community didn’t support us, we wouldn’t be able to provide this type of funding for our community. We are thankful for our community and want to give back. Give Local MOV is an excellent way to do just that in our region.”

Local charities or their supporters who want to learn more about Give Local MOV 2023 can call Posey at the foundation at 304 428-4438. Residents also also encouraged to like the Give Local MOV Facebook page, @GiveLocalMOV) and visit www.GiveLocalMOV.org.