What happens when Engineers and Architects participate in a Penny War? Great Things! As a member of the Charitable Donations Committee at Ramaker & Associates, Inc. in Sauk City, WI, Cyndi Foley wanted a fun and competitive way to raise funds for their Charity of the Quarter - Green Cares Food Pantry in Monticello, WI.

After hearing about local schools participating in Penny War fundraisers, Foley decided to challenge her coworkers to one. Those who have participated in this particular fundraiser may recall how it typically works. A contest between elementary or middle school grades...