More Funding for ’50 States for Good’

Tom's of Maine is again asking Americans in every state to share how they would help their communities as part of its annual 50 States for Good giving program, and will randomly choose 51 entrants to select a local nonprofit to receive a $20,000 donation from Tom's of Maine.

This year, the company is awarding more funding than ever – more than $1 million in total – with $20,000 going to a nonprofit organization in every state and Washington, D.C. In addition, this year, Tom's of Maine has structured its program to let people share their #OneWayToHelp for a chance to secure funding for important community projects.  According to Tom's People simply share in a few words what they would do to help their community on Twitter or Instagram using #OneWayToHelp #entry and their state hashtag (e.g. #NY, #CA).  Interested participants can also enter online at www.50StatesforGood.com. One entry from every state and Washington, D.C. will be randomly chosen and that winner can give the funding to their favorite cause.  
 
“This year, we want to make it easier than ever for anyone in the community to advance the causes they care most about – right where they live, work and play,” said Susan Dewhirst, goodness programs manager at Tom's of Maine. “You simply tell us what local issues matter to you. No need to know a specific nonprofit, just share one way you would like to help your community. If you're chosen, we'll help you find a nonprofit that connects to your cause or you can choose one you already love.”
 
To date, the Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good program has funded more than 100 grassroots nonprofits with more than $1.1 million.
 
This year marks the company's 45th anniversary.