Benefactors
Letter to Investors: A New Building Project Update
A letter was recently sent to all of those who have invested in our New Building Project.
You may read that letter here.
The Addison Township Public Library would once again like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our New Building Project. Your donation is very important to us. Because it directly supports this community through the library, we would like to update you on the current situation regarding the new building plan.
The Michael Flatt Foundation Makes $5,000 Donation to New Building Capital Campaign
January 24, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Michael Flatt Foundation Makes $5,000 Donation to New Building Capital Campaign
The Michael Flatt Foundation, a long time supporter of the library, donated $5,000 on January 7, 2020, to be applied to our New Building Capital Campaign.
“The Michael Flatt Foundation’s ongoing commitment and dedication to our community has moved the library forward,” expressed Jaema Berman, Library Director. Since 2015, The Michael Flatt Foundation has given a total of $16,500 for a fiber optic cable, programming and the New Building Fund. Although the library receives public funding, The Michael Flatt Foundation has continued to provide additional financial support.
The Addison Township Library is honored to join with The Michael Flatt Foundation which shows a passion for literacy and a commitment to spreading the message of how influential libraries can be in a community. Through this donation, and others, we aim to build the first library ever built in Addison Township.
This significant contribution will help us reach our fundraising goal. Fundraising efforts however will continue until we’re able to meet the expected cost of the new building. Details on the project status, building design, and our fundraising progress can be found on the website of the Addison Township Public Library Capital Campaign, www.letsbuildalibrary.org.
| Addison Twp. Library
Jaema Berman, Library Director 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 |
Addison Twp. Library Board of Trustees
James Baldiga, President 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 |
Friends of Addison Township Public Library Make $10,000 Donation to New Building Capital Campaign
November 14, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friends of Addison Township Public Library Make $10,000 Donation to New Building Capital Campaign
Last evening at their annual meeting, representatives of the Friends of the Addison Township Public Library presented to Library Director Jaeama Berman and Library Board of Trustees President James Baldiga a check for $10,000 to be applied to our New Building Capital Campaign.
Char Sutherby, President of the Friends stated, “I believe that our library is the heart of the community, bringing all kinds of people together with wide ranging objectives be it educational, health or job related.” Jaema Berman, Library Director expressed that “the Friends understand the importance of a library, with new expanded resources, has the ability to provide programming that cultivates independent learning and builds a renewed sense of pride in our community.”
Berman and Baldiga expressed deep appreciation for the Friends’ passion for reading, love for their community and support for a new library. Since 2011, the Friends have donated $30,300 for programming and the New Building Fund. The Friends continue to be a positive force for community growth and well being in Addison Township.
This significant contribution will help us reach our fundraising goal. Fundraising efforts however will continue until we’re able to meet the expected cost of the new building. Details on the project status, building design, and our fundraising progress can be found on the website of the Addison Township Public Library Capital Campaign, www.letsbuildalibrary.org.
| Addison Twp. Library
Jaema Berman, Library Director 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 |
Addison Twp. Library Board of Trustees
James Baldiga, President 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 |
Addison Township Public Library Receives Pledge of a Gift from The Four County Community Foundation
October 23, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Addison Township Public Library Receives Pledge of a Gift from The Four County Community Foundation
The Addison Township Public Library is delighted to announce a substantial gift from the Four County Community Foundation towards the construction of our new Library building.
The Four County Community Foundation has pledged a total gift of $100,000; to be split between one initial gift of $50,000 and up to 5 years of additional annual gifts of $10,000 per year.
Contingencies
- $50,000 to be paid once funding is in place for the remainder of the project
- The additional $10,000 per year for up to five years to be used towards the repayment of a bank loan
Initial planning for the new Library building is nearly complete, with our project details soon to be submitted for initial review by Township planners.
“The Four County Community Foundation is a non-profit community organization, created by and for the people of the communities we serve. We are here to make a positive impact on our community.” Visit 4ccf.org for more information about Four County Community Foundation,
This significant contribution will help us reach our fundraising goal. Fundraising efforts however will continue until we’re able to meet the expected cost of the new building. Details on the project status, building design, and our fundraising progress can be found on the website of the Addison Township Public Library Capital Campaign, www.letsbuildalibrary.org.
| Addison Twp. Library
Jaema Berman, Library Director 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 |
Addison Twp. Library Board of Trustees
James Baldiga, President 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 |