Fulton Block Builders Announce Start of 2025 Fundraising Campaign

FULTON –  The Fulton Block Builder (FBB) fundraising committee has announced the start of its 2025 Fundraising Campaign. Once again, the Richard S. Shineman Foundation has approved matching funds for FBB. In order to secure the entire Shineman award, FBB will strive to raise $50,000 by April 30,2025. Community support continued to exceed expectations in 2024. Thanks to local businesses, civic groups and individuals FBB raised $53,000 and received a Richard S Shineman Grant for $100,000. 

“2024 was another fantastic year for the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) program,” commented Linda Eagan, FBB Founder. “Over $725,000 was invested in Fulton’s participating properties! For every dollar invested by Fulton Block Builders, property owners invested four times that amount. Twenty-two Blocks were awarded Block Challenge Grants and Pride Grants. FBB supported 197 properties spread throughout the six wards of the city, 8 homeowners used the historical color palettes available through Paint Fulton Grants. Last year FBB increased the award from $500 to $1,000. A total of 78 homes have used palettes since FBB started. Three more landlords completed rental improvements in 2024. Since the start of FBB 70 landlords have improved their rental properties creating a more welcoming and safe environments for those citizens that rent in Fulton. Pride Grants flourished to bring about age-friendly cultural events, beautification projects, park improvements and safe entries. 

“Confidence is growing in the city, and it once again makes sense for residents to invest. FBB promotes pride of property ownership, incentivizes resident investment, by reconnecting neighbors to each another. In the 8 short years FBB has been in existence, Fulton residents’ confidence has grown so quickly that in total, residents have invested $4.5 million in their properties and families are once again choosing Fulton as a place to live, work, and play.” 

“You can keep that momentum going by supporting Fulton Block Builders in its aim to reach our $50,000 goal,” said Eagan. “Every dollar goes toward a reimbursement fund for property owners who qualify for eligible improvements and for promotion of the program. Your contribution is tax deductible, thanks to our partnership with CenterState Development Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit. 

FBB donations can be made on the website at: https://www.fultonblockbuilders.com/donate/ 

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