Matthew Lowe's Fundraiser for Mattingly Edge

A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Mattingly Edge

Help me raise money for Mattingly Edge! Create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities!

$3,369

raised by 19 people

$3,000 goal

Hi, everybody!

Thank you for visiting my fundraiser page for Mattingly Edge today!

I'm raising funds for Mattingly Edge because they provide the support services I need to enjoy a full life like everyone else.

With support from Mattingly Edge, I can...

... maintain a job with competitive wages (I work at UPS)

... work out on a regular basis at the Downtown YMCA

... visit parks, museums, and other places of interest around town

... attend community & sporting events - GO CARDS!!

... explore new places to eat! 😁

... build skills (like cooking) or, learn new ones!

Being out in the community gives me the chance to meet new people, make new friends, discover new interests, and grow as a person... just like everyone else.

It's not just about services. It's about having a life! And, I love my life! (I tell mom this ALL the time!)

SPECIAL NOTE!! - thanks to $10,000 in matching funds from the Mattingly Board of Directors, your donation will automatically be DOUBLED!! (until funds are exhausted)

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page and to help me reach my goal!

And thanks for joining me to make a real difference for people with disabilities in this community!

You're the best!! 😊

- Matthew Lowe

The impact of your donation...

	$25 helps fund Employment Discovery Through the Discovery process, Edge Employment seeks to uncover the individual skills of job candidates with disabilities, who currently face a 66% unemployment rate in KY.

	$50 helps fund Job Customization Our employment team is one of only two in Louisville trained to collaborate with business leaders and job candidates with disabilities to develop customized employment opportunities, one person at a time.

	$100 helps fund Help at Home Mattingly Edge offers individualized support to help people with the everyday responsibilities we all share—cooking, cleaning, managing schedules, paying bills, and contributing to their communities.

	$150 helps Build Community Only 10% of adults with disabilities in KY are part of an integrated community group where they can build relationships beyond paid supporters. That’s Mattingly Edge helps them connect with their communities by joining clubs, volunteering, and frequenting local spots like bars or coffee shops.

	$200 supports Empowerment & Personal Choice Guardianship is often the default for people with disabilities, despite availability of less restrictive options. Many state guardians, managing over 100 cases, have never even met those they make decisions for. We champion alternatives that enhance autonomy, and help those already assigned state guardians switch to private guardians they know and trust.

	$250 helps find Accessible Housing In a city where there is a shortage of 36,000 affordable housing units, only a fraction of what's available is even accessible. Our Inclusive Housing Solutions project helps people with disabilities in Louisville find or adapt homes to meet their needs and navigate paths toward home ownership.