Charity - FirstGiving

Patrick has stated from the start of this campaign that he would not accept any donations—large or small—thus asserting his belief that these funds are unnecessary for a campaign with a deep reserve of ideas. He will contribute no more money to his campaign than what an individual can contribute to another’s: $4,600 (though still no small sum). While others scramble to raise millions of dollars for their own campaigns, Patrick has chosen to work harder, sacrifice more, and to earn the privilege of representing his fellow citizens in Congress. This is the kind of public servant we can expect him to be if elected.

As we approach another election cycle in 2008 in which billions of dollars will be spent, Patrick believes the time is now to send a message that there are other, more important causes on which to spend that money and actually achieve the changes that politicians purport to support. In this spirit, Patrick asks that his supporters donate to these local organizations that work daily on some of the issues most important to him. We hope you can help our campaign for positive change in the lives of our people, and the life of this community. Thank you.

***Just to add to this post. We have chosen five different local charitable organizations worthy of your support. Patrick and I have at some point spent time on a few of these, and hope you choose one that addresses a concern most important to you. Any donation, from a dollar up, is helpful–though we know and acknowledge that many of the people that support our campaign, or who would support our campaign, are already altruistic by nature.***