Benefactor
Each Collaborative Virtual Event benefits:
(1) Social Cause through a reputable nonprofit organization. A social cause is an active socially supported need such as cancer, diabetes or human rights needs.
(1) Social Initiative through a vetted organization or person who aims to start a social cause that doesn't currently have a following or support.
Both social cause benefactors will be chosen by PACOTO leadership.
Current Cause Benefactor: Breast Cancer
- NEED: Funding for cancer research and a wide range of cancer related services.
Current Initiative Benefactor: Domestic Violence Emergency Fund
DVEFund.org
- NEED: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced people into their homes for longer periods of time causing Domestic Violence calls to increase. Covid-19 is clearly in the spotlight of the media and society. Just as serious as the pandemic is another issue which is hidden in the shadows of societal awareness and is now referred to as the Shadow Pandemic. This phenomenon is referred to as the Shadow Pandemic.
- THE INITIATIVE: The Domestic Violence Emergency Fund aims to create an emergency fund office in every state. Each office will be tasked with being an emergency financial resource for domestic violence services, shelters, and victims within their state. The startup goal is $250K to hire a team, develop the initiative, and expand the idea as resource throughout the US.
- RECIPIENT: Domestic Violence Emergency Fund, DVEFund.org
