This past March marked the eleventh annual Match Madness fundraising campaign, generating more than $1.48 million to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve community health and well-being.
During the month-long campaign, community donors contributed over $1.3 million to 64 participating nonprofit organizations. These donations were matched up to $150,000 by the Partnership for Better Health, with generous support from WellSpan Health, Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 campaign. Additional support from the program came from the M&T Charitable Foundation and local sponsors, with a total campaign impact of $1,487,630.
In anticipation of the campaign, the Partnership for Better Health launched a new donation portal this year, to make it easier for donors to learn about participating organizations and give online. The partnership also receives donations by mail and many local donors choose to deliver in person.
“What makes this campaign so meaningful are the stories behind every gift—hearing how our nonprofits change lives and learning why donors choose to support the causes that matter most to them. Whether someone gives $10 or $80,000, it all adds up to impact none of us could create alone,” said Antonia Price, Director of Communications and Development for the Partnership for Better Health.
Top fundraisers for the 2026 Match Madness campaign—each raising more than $50,000—include:
- Project SHARE of Carlisle
- Community CARES
- CWS Harrisburg
- Bosler Memorial Library
- Safe Harbour
Excluding the top five fundraisers, participating organizations raised an average of $12,300 each through community donations, with additional matching funds!
Eleven organizations participated in Match Madness for the first time this year, including:
- Bloomfield Public Library
- Carlisle Area Sertoma Club
- Community Empowerment Services
- Consumer Satisfaction Services
- Duncannon Senior Center
- Marysville/Rye Senior Center
- Meals on Wheels of Carlisle
- PAW Packs Program
- Samaritan Fellowship
- Therapy and Counseling Services
- Wheels for Women
Since inception, the Partnership for Better Health’s Match Madness initiative has raised over $7.5 million for nonprofits serving Perry County, parts of Adams and Cumberland Counties, and the Shippensburg Area.
Learn more about the 2026 Match Madness campaign!