Last year we exceeded the goal by $7,000. We hope to do even better this year.
I think it (playing the District over two days) is a good idea, especially since we were lucky enough to get a bye.
Ability to pay is our primary determining factor in whether we make a loan or a grant. If the person is able to work we generally make a loan.
They did a great job. I don't have any complaints. We were pretty much neck and neck with them once we figured them out.
All of the money we raise is used locally to help people we know.