DutchCrafters Commits $5,000 in Matching Funds to MEDA Fundraiser
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture is supporting the work of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) through the Bike to GROW fundraiser. CEO Jim Miller has been a long-time supporter of MEDA and was impressed by the Bike to GROW initiative. He invites DutchCrafters' friends and customers to join him in giving to this important work.
Sarasota, FL, August 21, 2015 (Newswire.com) - CEO Jim Miller invites others to join DutchCrafters Amish Furniture, the largest Web-only retailer of Amish furniture, in supporting the work of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) through the Bike to GROW fundraiser. Tax-deductible donations can be given at http://bit.ly/BIKETOGROW.
Mary Fehr and Sarah French are biking across Canada with the goal to raise $150,000 for MEDA’s GROW program, Greater Rural Opportunities for Women. GROW helps women farmers access quality seeds and other supplies. The program plans to reach 20,000 women over six years.
Miller met French at a MEDA convention and pledged to match up to $5,000 in giving for the Bike to GROW initiative.
“I was inspired by Sarah’s desire and belief that she could make a difference in the lives of others,” said Miller. “I’m often inspired by the ideals of young people who creatively and passionately find ways to do good outside of the conventional norms. Mary and Sarah are such persons.”
Miller was introduced to the work of MEDA as a college student about 20 years ago, while he was exploring his interest in using his talents and career for more than just personal professional gains. He found in MEDA an organization that uses marketplace principles to gain leverage in their mission to help end world poverty. He has supported the work of MEDA ever since and currently serves as the president of MEDA’s Sarasota, Fla. chapter.
About JMX Brands: JMX Brands is a niche Internet retailer, selling over 10,000 different products on a variety of websites, including www.DutchCrafters.com – the world’s largest Web-only retailer of Amish furniture. JMX Brands is a member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has been selected for University of Central Florida’s GrowFlorida program, earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and is one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5,000 List.