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'Thanks for Giving' honors sponsors and advertisers
'Thanks for Giving' honors sponsors and advertisers
Free events in South Fayette possible thanks to business contributions
By Andrea Iglar
Last year, 66 organizations contributed a total of $68,074 to support community events in South Fayette—11 more businesses than the prior year.
Township officials recognized 2024 sponsors during the annual Thanks for Giving appreciation luncheon at Topgolf in South Fayette in November.
Paula Willis, the parks and recreation director, said sponsorships and vendor fees covered 70% of community event expenses.
More than 90 percent of the contributions were associated with the township's sponsor-advertiser packages, which include magazine advertisements in South Fayette Connect, social media tags, event sign recognition and other perks.
The program offers opportunities for organizations to show community pride while enjoying recognition for their contributions.
"Thanks to the generosity of our business community, along with the advertising opportunities we can offer, we're able to keep community events free to the public," Willis said.
Program revenues are earmarked in the township budget for South Fayette Community Day, Touch-a-Truck, Movies in the Park, Summer Kickoff Concert, Bunny Hop in the Park, Earth Cleanup Week, iCan Bike Camp, Accessible Hunt, Thanks for Giving and Joy-Thru Fairview.
Plus, Washington Financial Bank donated $3,000 to Summer Playground Camp, an affordable recreation program for children ages 5 to 12.
About 100 people attended Thanks for Giving for lunch, networking and golfing. Each sponsor received a certificate, and top sponsors took home trophies.
Washington Financial Bank was honored for overall giving. Other top contributors were St. Clair Health; Gibson-Thomas Engineering; Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh; Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta & Cambest, P.C.; John Kosky Contracting Inc.; Kiddie Academy of South Fayette; Charter Homes & Neighborhoods; and European Wax Center.
The most frequent event supporters were John Kosky Contracting, Kiddie Academy, Schulz Service Center, St. Clair Health and Woofles Premier Pet Resort.
The township also honored Susan, George and Patiance Nugent as Volunteers of the Year. The family served a combined 100 hours at township events in 2024.
2025 sponsorship and advertising details: 412-221-8700; southfayettepa.com/sponsor.
