The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s #MontCoStrong t-shirt fundraiser has raised another $10,000 for a final total of $25,000 being donated to the MontcoPA COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established to support local relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The fund assists the community safety net organizations critically impacted by the public health crisis such as those serving low-income and food-insecure residents.

With the community’s support, the fundraiser began in April and the first $10,000 was raised by June. The VFTCB extended the fundraiser throughout the end of the summer with a goal of raising more than $25,000.

The initiative sold over 700 t-shirts at $25 apiece and received a $5,000 contribution from the Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority.

The VFTCB designed the shirt, and partnered with DJB Specialties, a VFTCB member based in North Wales that specializes in custom apparel and promotional products.

Those who bought shirts are encouraged to share who they’re #MontCoStrong for by posting images of themselves wearing the shirts on social media with the hashtag.

“We can’t thank the Montco community enough for their generosity,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO of the VFTCB.

“So many are struggling right now, and it means a lot to help those in need. We’re not surprised. We knew we could count on people coming together because this county truly is #MontCoStrong. That’s what’s going to get us through this.”

Make a tax-deductible donation directly to the fund here.