We have sent another 200 emails requesting donations and support from businesses throughout Butte County. Of the respondents, only five asked to opt out of the monthly newsletter; the rest agreed to continue receiving it. I plan to send another 200 emails this month. I will also discuss the state and county licensing requirements for fundraisers in California and Butte County. Please look at the report's closing section for more details.

I have transitioned to a new payment processing organization that manages all credit card payments and checks. Many businesses prefer to send checks because it is simpler for them, and there is a limit on the amount they can donate using cards. Although I plan to switch to Tithly in the future, our organization is still tiny and not quite ready for that web-based platform. I’ve included a donation button below to explore it for yourself.

I tried to open two accounts for the organization at Chase: one for operational purposes and another for surplus funds. During the application process, they needed to verify our registration with the state, but it turned out that we were not registered. The good news is that I have completed the necessary paperwork, and I will include more information about this in my closing report below. As of today, I haven't received any donation funds.