From Michael Rancilio, PBS News <[email protected]>
Subject Why Does Year-End Giving Matter So Much? 
Date December 19, 2025 10:41 PM
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Dear Friend,

As we approach the end of what has been a transformative year for PBS News, I wanted to reach out personally.

2025 has tested us in ways we never imagined. The elimination of federal funding created uncertainty about our future and forced us to make some difficult decisions. But it also revealed something powerful: the unwavering commitment of people like you who believe in journalism with integrity ([link removed]) .

As we enter these final days of the year, I'm reaching out with an extraordinary opportunity. Thanks to the generosity of The Steel Family Fund, your tax-deductible year-end gift by midnight December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000 ([link removed]) . Your gift today will have double the impact – and when you start a monthly contribution, your gifts will be matched for an entire year.

Why does year-end giving matter so much? Because it allows us to enter 2026 with the resources we need to: ([link removed])

* Deliver the trustworthy, fact-based journalism you deserve

* Provide the in-depth analysis that goes beyond the headlines

* Send reporters into communities across America to tell stories that would otherwise go untold

* Remain free and accessible to all


In a world where trust in media continues to decline, these values matter more than ever.

Your monthly support isn't just a donation—it's an investment in democracy itself ([link removed]) . It's a statement that fair, independent, and trusted journalism is worth protecting.
Will you make your year-end gift today and have it doubled?
[YES, I'LL GIVE NOW - MY GIFT WILL BE MATCHED 2X] ([link removed])

Thank you for being part of our community and for standing with us during this pivotal moment.

With gratitude,
Michael Rancilio,
EVP, General Manager of PBS News Hour

P.S. The most powerful way to support PBS News right now is as a monthly donor, and your gift will be 2X matched for an entire year. ([link removed]) There's no better time to invest in trusted journalism.


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Double Your Impact for Trusted Journalism

After 50 years of service, PBS News is facing an unprecedented challenge: continuing our work without federal funding. As this year comes to a close, the most powerful way to support our trusted journalism ([link removed]) is as a monthly donor, providing the vital, reliable funds we can count on to sustain our work and plan ahead. Plus, your monthly gift by December 31 will be doubled for an entire year ([link removed]) up to $50,000 thanks to The Steel Family Fund, and you can cancel at any time.

If you’d prefer to make a one-time gift at this time, you are still providing much-needed funding.

We are grateful for your support ([link removed]) and committed to bringing more of the trustworthy, in-depth reporting and analysis our PBS News community relies on in 2026.

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Support PBS News ❤️ ([link removed])

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