Talkin' Ball (7:15) - Special Charity Stream for Central Texas Food Bank

[Matthew Hutcheson]

Hello folks, 

 

I think it's safe to say that we've all had heavy hearts over the past few days and seeing the devastation in Central Texas. As someone who is not from Texas, it's been incredibly heartwarming seeing our community rally around each other and strangers in the aftermath. 

 

In the interest of full transparency, I wanted to give you the behind the scenes of why we chose the Central Texas Food Bank as our charity tonight. Firstly, while we obviously appreciate the work more well-known/national/international non-profits (Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.) do, we wanted to make a difference locally. Secondly, YouTube has a strict, weeks-long process for applying for, and being approved for, fundraiser status. I won't bore you with the details of tax forms and such, but they only accept VERIFIED charities and non-profits to be apart of this program. Of these verified charities and non-profits, Central Texas Food Bank is the closest I could find that will make a direct, local impact.

 

Important note: 100% of the money you donate will go to the Central Texas Food Bank. No questions asked. YouTube gets none, we get none. This is SOLELY to help those in need. 

 

As for the show itself, it will look a little different. There will be no superchat option. Instead, you will see a button that looks like shaking hands, or below the chat box you can find a blue "Donate" button. I will be able to see the name of everyone who donates - I will look for your comments/questions specifically and get those moved to the front of the line.

 

I appreciate you guys for everything you've given me (except Joe z) and lets have some fun raising money for a GREAT cause tonight!

-Matthew

 

 

[Joe Zura]

3 minutes ago, Matthew Hutcheson said:

ppreciate you guys for everything you've given me (except Joe z)

Excuse me 🤬🤬🤬

[Joe Zura]

Also this is awesome OTF 🤘🤘 this is why OTF is the best 

[Bobby Burton]

Hope folks can join.

[Burnt Orange Horn]

The Central Texas Food Bank is an excellent choice as many of those around the flooded areas will be in great need of sustenance while they try to survive to rebuild.

🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿

[Sarah O]

You guys are truly the best!!! Thank you for doing this! 🧡 Prayers for everyone that has been affected. 🙏

Edited 8 hours ago by Sarah O

[Shane]

Awesome stuff OTF ! 🤘🏻

[Bobby Burton]

We raised $2,899 tonight for the Central Texas Food Bank!

Thank you to all OTF OG’s who made it happen. Truly outstanding!

[Huskie1]

Thanks for this guys. I was working late and missed it but will make a donation to CTFB on my own after reading your info on it. 

[Dread-headed Texan]

9 minutes ago, Huskie1 said:

Thanks for this guys. I was working late and missed it but will make a donation to CTFB on my own after reading your info on it. 

The link to donate is still up. I didn't watch the stream, I just ducked in to donate and went back to watching GS v ATL. Time for Paige Buckets now.