A few days ago, I spoke with Twelve Tone, the new music school that took over the former Rock House space. They want to be good citizens and active supporters of downtown. I introduced them to FDG and our mission. I talked about how we give support to downtown businesses by publicizing their events on social media, our newsletter and our website. As the conversation wound down, they asked my favorite question …

How much does it cost?

The simple answer is zero. FDG is a non-profit volunteer group comprised of citizens who care about our downtown. We support the local businesses with publicity, we advocate on their behalf with the Village, and we hold events to draw in the community. We do not impose membership fees or dues on the the businesses we support.

On a deeper level though, of course there are costs to what we do. Simply existing as a organization requires filing and infrastructure fees, as well as social media and web site costs even before we spend on actual events. Those expenses have been paid by FDG members digging into their own pockets. However, as we grow and expand our mission, that model is hard to sustain.

Do you want a vibrant, successful downtown with a multitude of attractive shops and fun events for the entire Glenview community? Did you enjoy Blocktoberfest? Did you participate in the Holiday Window Contest? Do you want to see more of these? FDG needs your help.

What can you do? 

1. Donate. With an organization like ours, a little goes a long way. Even a donation of $20 can help us offset fees and continue to operate. And your contribution is tax deductible. Our homepage has a “donate today” link: https://downtownglenview.org
2. Volunteer. As important as funding is, our life blood is volunteers. We have a great need for people skilled in social media, design, and event planning to expand our existing abilities. Click here for opportunities https://downtownglenview.org/c…

Thank you for considering a future with FDG,

Greg Goodsitt, FDG Chair