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My Brother's Workshop Raises Over $200,000 During Giving Season, Launches New Programs

My Brother’s Workshop (MBW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has announced the success of its #GivingTuesday campaign and ongoing fundraising efforts, which have collectively raised over $207,000 this giving season. The funds will support MBW’s mission of providing mentoring, mental health counseling, education, paid training, and job placement to local youth. On #GivingTuesday, held on November 28, MBW raised $123,835.70 thanks to the generosity of over 100 supporters. The organization benefited from several matching pledges, including a $40,000 match from Dick and Lynnae Kotz and a $20,000 match from IPB & ICMC. These initial contributions were further amplified by a $10,000 match pledge from 340WW and an additional $4,000 match from Ty and Bonnie Troutman. MBW has also announced that 340WW and the Troutmans will match up to $11,992 in donations received until Friday, December 13, doubling the impact of contributions during ...