Federated Media / Engaged is a new initiative of our broadcast group, developed to encourage and enhance the activities of community groups for the uncommon good. The primary purpose of Federated Media / Engaged is to create a sustainable social impact on the communities we serve. It is our intent to partner with established groups in the listening area; we will be attracted by groups that think of themselves not as a charity, but rather as a mission-based business.

We strive to create a synergy that will focus on community goals and needs.  We match our core competencies with those of our partners to provide the highest quality services.  We seek new sources of funding for our partners, always conscious that the mission and not the money will be our priority.  We also measure our ability to increase fund-raising results for our partners, attracting third-party sponsorships wherever possible. The management of Federated Media has pledged a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial spot inventory during 2004 to achieve these objectives.

WBYT - South Bend, Indiana

B100 Radio has raised almost $2,000,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis during annual RADIOTHONS since 1997.  In addition to northern Indiana patients who receive treatment at the hospital, the research knowledge is shared with all medical facilities in our area for the benefit of all.  B100 is proud of our participation in the mission to find cures for all children with catastrophic illnesses through research and treatment.

WMEE- Fort Wayne, Indiana

WMEE joined Toys for Tots for one of its most important toy drives in the history of the not for profit organization. More than 3,500 requests were filed, a figure that more than doubled last years requests to help less fortunate children in the Fort Wayne area.  The effort was a huge success which also helped build a reserve supply of toys for next year.  Toward the end of the toy drive, WMEE teamed up with a local car dealer and raised more than a $1,000 in toys, which filled the beds of two full sized pick up trucks, and nearly $6,000.00 in cash was raised to benefit Toys for Tots as well.

WRBR - South Bend, Indiana

WRBR, The Bear with Bob & Tom, introduced the Bear Stuff-A-Bus Campaign, contributing record amounts of food to the South Bend Center for the Homeless.  This annual partnership with Martin’s Supermarkets has grown from one store in South Bend to 18 stores in markets stretching from St. Joe, Michigan to Logansport, Indiana….it is the single largest food depository for the Center.

The Great Race Sports Festival has evolved into one of the major efforts of its kind in North America.  Approaching its 25th year (in 2005), The Great Race has helped raise well over $1,000,000 for local charities, which has helped less fortunate people to live better lives by establishing helpful programs within selected not for profit agencies inside Elkhart County. All money raised through pledging is invested back into the community through county agencies.

WOWO's Annual Penny Pitch for Charity raised $14,934.00 to help fund operating costs for three local charities.  This year's money was collected through a variety of "Penny Pitch Events" including the annual WOWO "Full-Service" Day at the Georgetown Marathon station where staff members pumped gas, washed windows, etc. for customers.  Also, WOWO staffers braved the cold...hosting a weeknd at Anthony Wayne Service's annual "Fantasy Of Lights," where we collected money from folks driving through the lighted holiday displays...

WLEG - Elkhart, Indiana

Froggy 102.7 WLEG in Goshen/Elkhart Indiana helps promote the Boys and Girls Club of Goshen's Annual Auction.  The event traditionally raises about ten percent of the club's operating budget. This year the auction raised around $95,000.  The Boys and Girls Club serves over 2,000 kids in Goshen and has plans to expand with a new location in the City of Elkhart.

WBYR - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Every year 98.9 The Bear in Fort Wayne holds a HUGE concert at Piere's.  98.9 The Bear brings the groups to town and in conjunction with Piere's donates all the proceeds to a local charity. Electric Christmas was held in December last year and WBYR donated over $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald Family room at Parkview Hospital.

WTRC - Elkhart, Indiana

The WTRC Sports Banquet honors Elkhart County High School Athletes every year. Along with the Elkhart Optimists Clubs, WTRC awards scholarships to the top athletes from Elkhart County High Schools. This past year, WTRC distributed over $1,000 in scholarships.  This annual banquet gives coaches and parents the opportunity to celebrate the successes of these talented young people in our community.

The K105 Hoopsters are a charity basketball team spearheaded by morning show hosts Dan Austin, BJ and Dude show.  The team raises money for local organizations by playing basketball games against local schools and businesses.  They are comprised of K105fm air personalites and personnel, as well as some players from local businesses.  The Hoopsters have been a part of the community for 4 years and have raised more than $36,000.   You can catch them on the court January through March every year!