Our vision for The Big Dig moving forward is to "dig in" and assist with community service work. This is a good time to change the format of The Big Dig as the state of the economy has caused communities and non-profit organizations to cut programs, projects, and services. Changing The Big Dig from a fundraising event to a community service activity will benefit a broader range of the communities that our employees live in and we do business in. We feel that community service work will give us great satisfaction and long-lasting relations knowing that together we have accomplished projects that will benefit and improve our quality of life in the areas in which we work.

Grant applications should not be limited to gravel and asphalt type projects, but also could include such projects/events as:

• community park improvements
• a homeless shelter driveway
• a school playground
• co-sponsoring a charity benefit
• sponsoring a non-profit event
• assisting with volunteers at a non-profit event
• organizing community members for a cause
• assisting with volunteers at a basketball tournament
• painting walls at the community center
• fencing projects
• financial assistance

Note that multiple projects may be selected in a given year depending on projects selected.

Apply for Community Service Projects

The role of all community volunteers continues to be very important to the success of The Big Dig. Click here to download the 2010 Proceeds Application in PDF format.

All mailed applications must be post marked by April 1, 2010, or hand-delivered to the Gasser office and date-stamped upon receipt.

Applications can also be faxed or emailed:

• 608.356.4180
• tneuman@mathy.com