MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, made news this week when she revealed in a Medium message that she has actually given away over $4.1 billion to 384 organizations across the 50 states, Puerto Rico and also Washington D.C. One of those contributions made background here in Denver.
Mile High United Way introduced they had obtained a $20 million contribution from Ms. Scott, the largest single donation in organizational background.
In a Facebook message, the chapter claimed that they are “exceptionally happy” for the work all of their contributors, volunteers, partners and staff have actually done and also they believe the present is a “testimony to our job and also our objective”
On the Mile High United Way web site, the President as well as CEO, Christine Benero, expanded her thanks on behalf of the company to Ms. Scott. Ms. Benero claims that the donation will permit the organization to continue to purchase programs and positively influence Colorado families. The complete statement reads:
” With deep gratefulness, as well as a wealth of excitement for the transformational job that will occur through this gift, Mile High United Way is honored to announce a $20 million present to sustain the organization’s impactful work in our neighborhood from benefactor and writer MacKenzie Scott.
When we are joined, Mile High United Way lives in the knowledge that we are stronger. Our company believe that together, we will certainly guarantee every Coloradan has an opportunity to grow which our youngsters need to have a fair begin that permits instructional success. We believe everybody needs to have the chance to get to financial sufficiency and also have their standard requirements met. We believe in communities. We believe that neighborhood issues. As well as we believe there is power in diverse as well as comprehensive voices.
Ms. Scott’s transformational gift in support of our job informs us that she, as well, believes in Mile High United Way. She believes in the vision of our Board of Trustees. She relies on the meaningful job of our personnel, partners and also volunteers. She relies on the kindness and also commitment of our benefactors and is including her assistance to stand alongside them in the significant work they fund annually in the hopes that it will certainly motivate others to join us.”
We are humbled as well as appreciative for this program of self-confidence in our job and are delighted with the knowledge that this present will allow us to remain to purchase our programs and positively impact Colorado’s households as well as kids.
Thanks for relying on our work as we serve the individuals and family members in our community as well as state. With each other, we are a Community United.”
MacKenzie Scott likewise announced a huge donation to Goodwill of Colorado.