Support Local News in Lynchburg
Friends:
As Cardinal News enters its fifth year, it is proving that independent, enterprising local news is wanted and financially viable.
I was a local newspaper editor and reporter for the Lynchburg, Amherst and Nelson County newspapers for many years before I retired. That taught me how much people around here care about accurate and fair and interesting information about their communities. I’ve been a supporter of Cardinal from the beginning. There’s no pay wall and no ads and it’s free for anyone who wants to read it. Now, Cardinal is working hard to deepen and expand its coverage.
Part of the plan is in the Hill City. Lynchburg reporter Emma Malinak joined Cardinal News a year ago as a Report for America corps member. Each reporter that’s added to the Cardinal team costs $100,000 a year. Report for America supplements part of the reporter’s salary for three years, providing less support each year. Reader support is vital to Cardinal’s mission, including their mission to cover the Lynchburg region thoroughly, consistently and with integrity. Cardinal News tells stories that are human-centered and human-driven. Emma lives and works in Lynchburg; she covers the region she calls home.
We can help Lynchburg by supporting Emma’s work with Cardinal News, and I’m always gratified to see so many friends listed as Cardinal donors. If you aren’t a contributor, please consider a meaningful gift now to support Cardinal’s work – it’s making an impact on our region. Cardinal Club members give monthly or annually and get perks like exclusive access to reporters, free passes to area venues/events and more.
We’d like to help Cardinal News acquire at least 35 new members before July 31, with an overall goal of raising at least $5,000. You can contribute directly here:
One-time gifts in any amount are also welcome. If you prefer to make your gift another way — such as through an IRA, donor-advised fund or a transfer of appreciated stock — just reach out to Sarah Stevenson, chief revenue officer, at sarah@cardinalnews.org for details. You can also mail a check to P.O. Box 4455, Roanoke, Va. 24015.
Your support for local news in Lynchburg is much needed. Thanks so much for reading and contributing.
— Joe Stinnett