West Hartford's Public Access Broadcaster Raising Funds Via Raffle

West Hartford Community Interactive

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The nonprofit West Hartford public access television/streaming network is hosting a raffle contest to raise money for its operations.

West Hartford Community Interactive (WHCI) is conducting a 50/50 raffle that, it says, "offers a win-win opportunity to help fund local media and community projects that connect residents through coverage of municipal meetings, local sports, and special events."

A total of five winners will split 50 percent of the jackpot, with the remaining proceeds supporting WHCI’s efforts.

The drawing will be held electronically on June 13 at 8 p.m., the last day of school.

Participants will receive a ticket number via email by clicking the "View Receipt" button in your confirmation email.

Raffle donations help WHCI acquire essential gear and personnel to stream community events, ensuring that West Hartford’s stories are told and events are accessible to all.

"Historically, our funding came from cable as support for providing a local channel on their
systems," wrote WHCI in an announcement. "With all the changes, many of the customers are no longer counted, and our funding continues to drop.

"We're working on legislative changes to ensure all video subscribers are counted. Currently, we’re offsetting a $6,000 drop in our Q1 funding compared to last year."

Folks can purchase tickets online through June 13 via https://go.rallyup.com/b02a2b/Campaign/Details.

They can also text whci5050 to 33100 to get this link

Ticket prices start at $10 for 10 entries, and donations are also accepted.

To purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, click on this link.

For more information on West Hartford Community Interactive, click on this link.