The nonprofit Community Action Network for Drugfree Lifestyle Empowerment, Inc. (CANDLE, Inc.) more often known as the organization that brings the Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program to families in Butler County, is a grateful recipient of funds distributed by the Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association this year.

It was very forward thinking for the organization to put into place a plan to share proceeds from the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival with Butler nonprofits. If you look over the 29 organizations receiving funds, you get a sense of what it takes to meet the varied needs of our community.

As the year is coming to an end and you determine where your year-end giving is directed, please take a moment to review the 29 organizations listed in the Butler Eagle on Dec. 7 and consider adding your support to one or more. Consider also if you can volunteer your time.

The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association has shown us the way to share our heritage as well as our future.