We are eager to update you on the recent generosity of our listeners:

19 donors (5 of these folks were new donors) gave for Giving Tuesday and with the CVCR board match, we almost doubled our goal and raised $1,770. What a great way to start the giving season.

We want to give a huge thank you to Lovejoy, and the rest of the folks who produced the community event Worst. Song. Ever. in November. Not only was it a massive community-raising success with 350 people in attendance, it raised $1,000 for the station. 

In this week's Seven Days, there are two stories I want to draw your attention to.

One is about our 50th year! The other, is about how WGDR/WGDH has helped one of our programmers, Turkey Joe, new Vermonter, find a creative outlet as he also found the safety to be his true and amazing self.

Shopping this holiday season? Consider the gift of WGDR/WGDH swag for your loved ones. We’ve got shirts, sweatshirts, bags, and even onesies for the littlest of listeners. Order by December 4 to ensure delivery by Christmas.

We're participating in this year's Giving Tuesday - a national day of raising funds for non-profits before the end of the year - on Tuesday, November 28. We've got a matching gift of up to $500 from our CVCR board to help challenge donors who have yet to give this year to give on Giving Tuesday. Every dollar you give on this day will be doubled thanks to this match. We’re hoping to raise $1,00 or more!

In honor of WGDR’s 50th year, the iconic and legendary local event, WORST. SONG. EVER. is giving us half the proceeds from the door this year. Never heard of this event? You are in for a treat.

On Saturday, November 18 at 5pm at the The Canadian Club, 414 E Montpelier Rd, Barre. $3 admission for Canadian Club members; $5 admission nonmembers. Tickets are only sold at the door.

This was a record-setting drive for the station on every single level. Even with checks still in the mail, the numbers are just amazing.

$13,310 raised (and counting). Our goal was $10,000. This is a 42% improvement from our spring record-breaking drive of $9,500.

140 total donors. Our prior record was 105 donors.

52 new donors, including 8 new WGDH area donors.

7 new sustainers. This brings us up to 67 sustainers, who collectively will fund over 10% of our operating budget next year.

27 out of state donors. Most of these folks are new donors too!

We are so proud of this drive. We are so grateful to all of you.