<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 20px; text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Countless deserving charities applied for Gotham\u2019s 2024 Season of Giving Initiative.</span><div dir="ltr"><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Last year, Gotham set a new record with over $30,000 in tax-deductible donations. We awarded $6,200 to five incredible organizations.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">My family and I represented the <a href="https://gothamfoundation.org/"><span style="color: rgb(18, 140, 255);">Gotham City Networking Foundation</span></a> when we donated to the Brooklyn Public Library.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">The <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/mill-basin"><span style="color: rgb(18, 140, 255);">Mill Basin</span></a> branch provides invaluable resources and support to the community. It offers access to books, e-books, newspapers, magazines, and online databases, free Wi-Fi, educational support, community engagement, and career support.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">I witnessed the gratitude of the Mill Basin Library team when I presented the donation. This contribution will help sustain and expand their vital programs.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">I\u2019m proud to be part of <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/"><span style="color: rgb(18, 140, 255);">Gotham City Networking</span></a>, an organization that embodies the spirit of giving. We remain dedicated to supporting causes that make a meaningful impact.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">These acts of generosity reflect the collective spirit and compassion in Gotham. I hope they inspire others to join us in making a difference.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Please consider donating when the 2025 initiative begins to continue this tradition.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">The Gotham Foundation is currently accepting contributions for Direct Relief to support those affected by the California wildfires.</font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 22px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(18, 140, 255);"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can donate here</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: <a href="https://gothamfoundation.org/"><span style="color: rgb(18, 140, 255);">https://gothamfoundation.org/</span></a></span></font></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><img alt="image1.jpeg" src="cid:mf_7A07B97D-D05A-4A26-BF57-FC8C3EDE7D91/L0/001"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Best regards,</font><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Ray Walcott </font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">(718)541-9405</font></div></div></div></div></body></html>