TROY – Troy University Public Radio’s “Fall Friendraiser” is being conducted Oct. 13 - 20 to help support the programming offered by the network.

“Our financial goal is $40,000, which will be used to cover the cost of purchasing programming such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Car Talk and A Prairie Home Companion,” said Fred Azbell, TROY Public Radio’s program director. “This week is dedicated to the listeners who inspire Troy University Public Radio’s celebration of community and the arts in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.”

Corporate matching grants offer businesses an exciting opportunity to match pledges from listeners and increase support for public radio, Azbell added.

During the week, special on-air guests from communities across the coverage area will share their stories about the importance of public radio in their lives and encourage friends and listeners to join them as supporting contributors.

Based at Troy University, the Troy University Public Radio network serves listeners in central and east Alabama on WTSU 89.9 FM Troy/Montgomery, southeast Alabama and the north Florida Panhandle on WRWA 88.7 FM Dothan, and southwest Georgia on WTJB 91.7 FM Columbus/Phenix City.  Troy University Public Radio is a public service of Troy University. 

Listeners can contribute to listener-supported Troy University Public Radio by calling 1-800-800-6616 or may pledge online at wtsu.troy.edu. All pledges are tax-deductible.

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