Matt Ryerson is a finalist in Sears’ “Dads Making a Difference” contest that could bring a $30,000 prize to the Cleveland community.CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Matt Ryerson, United Way’s vice president for community investment strategies, is one of 10 finalists in the Sears’ Blue Tool Crew “Unsung Heroes: Dads Making a Difference” contest.
The Sears’ contest recognizes dads who work in their communities to make others’ lives better. The contest, conducted through Facebook, provides $30,000 in services and assistance from Sears to the winner’s community project.
Ryerson has been working in local tornado relief and recovery efforts since the April 27 storms. If he wins the contest, he plans to use the prize money to continue helping the community, he said.
“If I win, I want to do something that will lift spirits,” Ryerson said Tuesday.
He was nominated by his wife, Heather. “I had no clue,” he said of her application.