Members of the Perry Piecemakers help wrap Gary Anderson in a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony on Nov. 16, 2025. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio.

The first donation of 2026 for a nonprofit organization in Perry was announced on Monday.

According to 100+ People for Perry Co-Organizer Tom Lipovac, group members pledged $6,800 to the Perry Piecemakers Quilts of Valor Project during the first quarterly meeting of the year. Lipovac invites anyone in the community to also donate to the overall project. 

In the 11th year, Lipovac says the group has contributed $278,800 to 41 nonprofit organizations. He adds that anyone can join at any time and the next meeting will be held on May 26 at the Hotel Pattee.

For more information, contact Linda Kaufman at kaufmanlinda1948@gmail.com or Tom Lipovac at tom.lipovac@gmail.com.

To learn more about 100+ People for Perry, check out the recent Let’s Talk Dallas County program.