We have more stories to tell in SLO County, and we need your support. Here’s how to help
We have exciting news about our fall fundraising campaign!
A generous San Luis Obispo County family has offered to match up to the first $10,000 in donations. You can double the value of your gift by donating now through Dec. 31.
More than 30 people have already donated, and we are at more than $3,100 so far toward our $25,000 goal. We want thank everyone who’s contributed to growing The Tribune’s coverage of San Luis Obispo County.
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It’s been a long and challenging year, and as we continue to offer full coverage on the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking ahead to a brighter future. We’re turning more attention to other critical issues in San Luis Obispo County.
One of those issues remains the shortage of affordable housing and the high cost of living on the Central Coast.
Our ultimate goal is to dedicate a new reporter to focus their energy on this critical topic — but we need your help.
That’s why we’re launching our Fall News Fund Campaign at sanluisobispo.com/donate, where you can contribute to our community-funded local journalism and leave us a note of support (we love hearing from our readers!).
This fund will expand our full-time reporting staff for the first time in years. We rely on our community to support our work as advertising dollars have decreased during the pandemic.
The fact is, our journalists have been working tirelessly to keep you informed about the pandemic and so much more. But we simply need more reporting to cover all of the important issues facing our county.
You have come through in the past, and we’re hoping you will again. Our goal is to raise $25,000.
As always, your donation — whether it’s $10 or $1,000 — is 100% tax deductible and will be made to our partner nonprofit foundation.
If you prefer to send in a check, please make it payable to our nonprofit partner “Journalism Funding Partners,” and in the notes field on the check write “San Luis Obispo Tribune.” If you include your email address, we’ll send you a tax donation letter confirming your gift.
Checks should be mailed to: McClatchy, 1601 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95816.
You can also donate by texting the keyword SLO to (202) 858-1233.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at jtarica@thetribunenews.com or 805-791-7911.
We appreciate so much your support in helping us uphold our mission. Thank you.
Donate here: sanluisobispo.com/donate.
This story was originally published October 20, 2021 at 5:00 AM.
