Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you called Mayday? 

We are called Mayday as it  represents the on-call, on-demand nature of the support we provide to  those in need within Clover and other parts of York County. Charities  and needy families typically have no reserve funds for unexpected  expenses, so Mayday provides critical lifelines when such expenses  arise. These can include funds for students to cover tuition costs at  local colleges, or to purchase clothing, school supplies and other  personal items. In addition, we are often called on when critical assets  of our sponsored charities need repair or replacement (cars, HVAC,  etc.). 

How do you validate these requests to assure that Mayday funds 

are being spent appropriately? 

Each  Mayday director is assigned as a liaison to one or more of the  charities we support. We perform site visits, and maintain frequent  communication via phone or e-mail. In this way, requests are typically  communicated to the director assigned to that charity, so that the  request can be quickly validated. 

What are your administrative and support expenses? 

Very  low. We have no paid staff, and our directors are not reimbursed in any  way.  We incur very modest expenses to support our social media  presence, a PO box and postage, but our overhead is minimal. Our largest  expense is for our annual golf outing – greens and cart fees, plus a  buffet dinner. Even here though, most of the prizes and food are donated  by people like you – our generous sponsors. 

How can I support Mayday? 

There are a number of ways.  

You can use this link to donate:  Donate Now

You  can use this link to participate in our annual golf tournament, which is our primary fundraiser. Note the different levels of giving. We are  extremely appreciative of our supporters, whose generosity is making a  positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate within our  communities. 

You can also offer thanks and patronage to  our key sponsors. They make our annual golf outing a success year after  year. Here is a listing our major sponsors.