How much is 5%?

Five percent is not a lot.  Think about it:

§  5% of a dollar= a nickel

§  If a major retailer launched an ad campaign touting a 5% sale on their merchandise, would anyone even bother to check it out?

§  If our total, individual tax burden was only 5%, wouldn’t we all be jumping for joy?

§  A 5% chance of freezing rain?  That won’t send anyone to the store to buy milk and bread.

§  Let’s face it, we tip our waiters at least 15% and really don’t think anything about it.

Why is 5% so significant?  Because if everyone in Washington County gave just 5% of their estate to the Washington County Community Foundation, in 10 years this could mean $16.5 million dollars for our community.  Even though 5% is not a lot, it can add up.  Think about it. Call the Washington County Community Foundation at 812-883-7334 for more information. 

Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever

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