These program partners, about half of which are business units of Tribune Company, raise funds in their local communities in a number of ways.
Newspapers support in-paper campaigns to raise money from readers.
Broadcast stations and sports teams conduct special events. The McCormick Tribune Foundation provides matching dollars for funds raised from the public and also offers fundraising and grantmaking support to our partners. The Communities Program is uniquely designed to take advantage of our partners' special relationships with their readers, listeners, viewers, and fans. Because of their high profile and broad impact in their communities, program partners can be very successful in raising public awareness, and funds, in support of important local issues. The matching dollars provided by the foundation further increase the impact of local giving.