VOTE FOR YOUR STATE AND NONPROFIT CAUSES THAT INSPIRE YOU IN THE TOM’S OF MAINE "50 STATES FOR GOOD"TM PROGRAM
Kennebunk, Maine – September 16, 2013
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KENNEBUNK, Maine, September 16, 2013 — Want to make a positive impact in your community? Starting today, a simple vote could bring funding to small nonprofits with big ideas. This year 51 nonprofits – one in every state and Washington D.C. - are asking for your votes in the fifth annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving
For the first time, volunteers and nonprofit employees will also be showcased as part of an interactive voting platform that includes information about why the public’s support will make a difference. This national community giving program allows the public to direct where all of the funding goes.
“A desire to do more for a favorite nonprofit can often be hindered by a lack of time to volunteer or financial means to make a donation,” said Susan Dewhirst, goodness programs manager at Tom’s of Maine. “50 States for Good makes it easy for anyone to have an impact and directly help organizations that are bringing goodness to communities in a variety of creative and inspiring ways.”
From a pool of nearly 1,000 nominations, finalists were chosen by a judging panel of passionate leaders in the nonprofit community including Sam Davidson, president of Cool People Care, nonprofit strategist and Huffington Post columnist Lisa M. Dietlin, Matt Petronzio, assistant features editor covering social good for Mashable.com, and star of “The Vampire Diaries” and nonprofit founder Ian Somerhalder.
“At the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, we are inspired every day by how much we can accomplish if we work together,” said program judge Ian Somerhalder. “I encourage everyone to check out the great work each ‘50 States for Good’ finalist is doing and cast your votes for the ones that share your values and goals.”
Somerhalder, a strong advocate for social good, will join Tom’s of Maine on September 17,
Listed alphabetically by state, this year’s “50 States for Good” finalists are:
Alabama |
Birmingham, AL |
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Alaska |
Sitka, AK |
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Arizona |
Tucson, AZ |
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Arkansas |
Fort Smith, AR |
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California |
Kentfield, CA |
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Colorado |
Denver, CO |
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Connecticut |
Windsor, CT |
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Delaware |
Wilmington, DE |
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District of Columbia |
Washington, DC |
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Florida |
Tampa, FL |
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Georgia |
Atlanta, GA |
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Hawaii |
Honolulu, HI |
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Idaho |
Gooding, ID |
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Illinois |
Chicago, IL |
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Indiana |
Salem, IN |
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Iowa |
Davenport, IA |
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Kansas |
Wichita, KS |
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Kentucky |
Berea, KY |
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Louisiana |
Lake Charles, LA |
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Maine |
Michael T. Goulet Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy Foundation |
Saco, ME |
Maryland |
Columbia, MD |
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Massachusetts |
Gloucester, MA |
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Michigan |
Sterling Heights, MI |
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Minnesota |
St. Paul, MN |
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Mississippi |
Magee, MS |
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Missouri |
Pleasant Hill, MO |
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Montana |
Missoula, MT |
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Nebraska |
Omaha, NE |
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Nevada |
Las Vegas, NV |
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New Hampshire |
Londonderry, NH |
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New Jersey |
Trenton, NJ |
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New Mexico |
Edgewood, NM |
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New York |
Gansevoort, NY |
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North Carolina |
Greensboro, NC |
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North Dakota |
Kenmare, ND |
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Ohio |
Warren, OH |
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Oklahoma |
McAlester, OK |
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Oregon |
Portland, OR |
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Pennsylvania |
Pittsburgh, PA |
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Rhode Island |
Providence, RI |
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South Carolina |
Columbia, SC |
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South Dakota |
Lower Brule, SD |
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Tennessee |
Chattanooga, TN |
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Texas |
Plano, TX |
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Utah |
Salt Lake City, UT |
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Vermont |
Essex Junction, VT |
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Virginia |
Roanoke, VA |
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Washington |
Mount Vernon, WA |
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West Virginia |
Gassaway, WV |
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Wisconsin |
Milwaukee, WI |
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Wyoming |
Casper, WY |
To date, the 50 States for Good community giving program has benefited 5.5 million people and dozens of communities through projects as diverse as tree planting, sustainable hiking trails, a community orchard and meals for neighbors in need.
For several decades, Tom’s of Maine has donated 10% of its profits back to the community and encourages employees to use 5% (12 days) of paid time off to volunteer every year. For more information visit tomsofmaine.com.
About Tom's of Maine
Tom’s of Maine is a leading natural products company focused on oral and personal care carrying
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Contacts:
Susan Dewhirst
(207) 467-2406
sdewhirst@tomsofmaine.com
Dain Percifield
(415) 365-8548
Dain.percifield@cohnwolfe.com
If you need any additional information about Tom's of Maine, please contact Susan Dewhirst, Media
For all other questions comments, please contact our Consumer Dialogue Department by email or at 800-367-8667.