4/28/20 Update & Bonus Giveaway!
Between original purchases and matching funds, we've already raised another $200,000 for downtown businesses in Round 2.
But we still have nearly $100,000 in matching funds left!
4/28 Bonus Giveaway Raffle:
If you purchase a gift card from a retail or service business valued at $100 or more, you'll be entered in a drawing to win $500 in gift cards to minority- and woman-owned businesses, courtesy of Urban Sites!
We'll randomly draw 10 winners to receive the bonus, which will be offered in addition to the original match.
Gift cards must be purchased Tues. 4/28 and submitted to Cincy Card Connection by midnight on Tues. 4/28 to be entered into the bonus raffle.*
Thanks to you, the Cincy Card Connection gift card matching prorgram raised more than $250,000 for Downtown Cincinnati businesses in Round 1. Wanting to build on the momentum from the first round, 13 organizations have stepped up to provide a new matching fund for Round 2:
$175,000
New for Round 2:
Gift cards ($20 min./$250 max) purchased from...
Retailers and personal service businesses will be matched at 100%
Full-service bars and restaurants will be matched at 50%
Check full business listings for details.
All matching gift cards will be purchased from minority- and woman-owned businesses.
Matching cards might be purchased from a different category.
ONE purchase supports TWO businesses,
and gives you a new experience at a different business!
NOTE: Max purchase $250 per person. Must be purchased and submitted via online submission form from Friday, Apr. 24 - Tuesday, Apr. 28. Available until matching fund is depleted.
Donate
If you’d like to contribute to the matching fund, instead of buying a gift card, click the button below. We will put your contribution toward the Round 2 matching fund.
Round 2 matching fund made possible by:
*You may also enter by mailing a standard-size postcard with your name, address, and email address to: Cincy Card Connection, 1203 Walnut Street, 4th floor, Cincinnati OH 45202. Postcard entries must be postmarked during the Contest Period to be included within the random drawing, and no more than one postcard/email address may be submitted during the Contest Period.
13 organizations have stepped up to provide a new matching fund for Round 2:
$175,000
New for Round 2:
Tiered Matching
Gift cards ($20 min./$250 max) purchased from...
Retail and service businesses will be matched at 100%
Full-service bars and restaurants will be matched at 50%
Check full business listings for details.
All matching gift cards will be purchased from minority- and woman-owned businesses.
Matching cards might be purchased from a different category.
NOTE: Max purchase $500 per person. Must be purchased and submitted via online submission form on or after Friday, Apr. 24. Available until matching fund is depleted.
Why Should You Buy A Gift Card?
This is a challenging time for all of us, but COVID-19 is hitting certain industries particularly hard. Bars, restaurants and retailers are doing their best to serve their customers through carryout, delivery and online shopping options, but many small business owners need a cash infusion now to help them get through this difficult stretch.
Donate
If you’d like to contribute to the matching fund, instead of buying a gift card, click the button below. We will put your contribution toward the Round 2 matching fund.
Round 2 matching fund made possible by:
*You may also enter by mailing a standard-size postcard with your name, address, and email address to: Cincy Card Connection, 1203 Walnut Street, 4th floor, Cincinnati OH 45202. Postcard entries must be postmarked during the Contest Period to be included within the random drawing, and no more than one postcard/email address may be submitted during the Contest Period.