Emerald Greene
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by uniting communities and serving as government watchdogs.
That is why it is important to remember that as newspapers are frantically trying to report on small businesses and are reminding their readers of the importance of small businesses in the community; that the community also remembers that the newspaper itself is a small business in need of its community’s support.
You can help the Florida Press Foundation support its member newspapers by donating to their fundraising campaign or to your favorite local newspaper. With your tax-deductible gift to the Florida Press Foundation, you can help assist local publications like the Monticello News and the Jefferson County Journal to continue to provide the information you need and to cover stories that matter to you. By donating, you help us keep citizens informed, hold officials accountable and cover the most important topics in our community. Your contributions will equip our newsroom to better serve you and all our readers.
That means:
• More reporters on the street
• More local news about our community
• More local content on the environment and local businesses
A little bit goes a long way. With your help, we can keep the presses running through the hard times and good.
We would very much appreciate your contribution. To make a donation, simply go to https://supportfloridajournalism.com/newspaper/monticello-news. Or, if by check, payment can be made to the Florida Press Foundation and write in the check memo line that you want the donation to go to the Monticello News and/or Jefferson County Journal. Send it to Florida Press Foundation at 336 East College Ave., Suite 304, Tallahassee Fla. 32301.
Newspapers are important; they give information, they educate people, they create jobs for people, they help improve the levels of literacy, and they offer some form of entertainment. Newspapers help bridge the gap between the public and the government. Without the newspaper reporting about the local government happenings, the citizens would be left in the dark and the government agencies would remain oblivious to the wishes of their constituents. With our Monticello News, Jefferson County Journal and The Front Porch magazine, our main objective is always to inform, educate and entertain.
We are your family, your neighbors and your friends! We share your values and we love our community because we are a part of it! It is our honor and our pleasure to be your source of local news.
Sincerely,
ECB Publishing, Inc.
How does my donation get to my local newspaper?
Donations are processed through the Florida Community News Fund and then sent to the newspaper you select.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Florida Community News Fund is a program administered by the Florida Press Foundation, tax ID #59-2449377, a 501 (C) (3) organization.
The Florida Press Foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions in Florida. Financial and other information about the Florida Press Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by visiting https://floridapressfoundation.org or by writing to Florida Press Foundation at 336 East College Avenue, Suite 304, Tallahassee, Fla. 32301.
They accept donations by card or check. If by check, payment must be made to the Florida Press Foundation and write in the check memo line that you want the donation to go to the Monticello News and/or Jefferson County Journal. Send it to Florida Press Foundation at 336 East College Ave., Suite 304, Tallahassee Fla. 32301. Or log on to https://supportfloridajournalism.com/newspaper/monticello-news.