Fundraising
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 |
Brick Order Form
There have been requests for a downloadable version of the Brick Order form.
Here it is:
You can also order online right here, which gives you the option of making the purchase across four payments.
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 |
Words From Flavor Fest
Here’s the speech given by our Board President at the Flavor Fest.
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Libraries Connect Communities
There’s never been a library built in Addison Township.
Through a combination of the ongoing fundraising from the Friends of the Library, a generous donation of land in 2008, frugal spending, and a thoughtfully considered plan for a modest building to suit our community’s needs, we are today on the verge of building Addison Township’s first and likely only library building ever.
This new building will be an extension of the Addison Township Civic Complex and become a prominent feature of the community.
But we need the community’s help in order to complete this endeavor. We need funds. Through a combination of fundraising, our library’s fund-balance, and a planned construction loan, we are 75% of the way there.
That last 25% is roughly $300k. Any funds raised beyond that amount will lower the total of the planned construction loan. We can all pitch in to build a better future.
Visit our website at letsbuildalibrary.org to learn more about our project & to see how you can help. Talk to your neighbors if you would; consider getting involved with the effort.
Historically, rural communities have consolidated their resources and “pitched in” to do things that benefit the community as a whole. We have a unique opportunity to do that again & I’m asking for you to join us and lend your support.
Thank you.
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Brick Fundraiser Update
We’ve had to change up the details of the brick fundraiser. Bricks will now be available with two lines of text, 20 characters per line.
There will only be 400 bricks sold.
Here’s where the bricks will be installed.
