Alpine Community
Center launches 2007 fund raising campaign
By Mary Hay Davis
The Alpine Sun
ALPINE — As the New Year rang in, the Alpine Community Center
commenced its “2007 Mortgage Maker” campaign.
The community center provides a host of programs for
the residents of Alpine, including a childcare program, a teen
center, and activities and a meal program for seniors. The
beautiful newer building was a welcome addition to Alpine when it
was built a few years ago. However, that construction came at a
price.
The community center is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
corporation. As such, its funds come almost completely from
private donations and grants. The community center receives very
little funding from the county. This is in contrast with the many
other community centers around the county that are funded by
either the city they are in or by private foundations.
Because of this, the community center staff continually
endeavors to raise funds to meet its obligations. The most looming
expense is the semi-annual mortgage payment that arose from the
new center’s construction a few years ago.
“Many people seem to be under the mistaken assumption
that we are funded by the county,” said Alpine Community Center
director Sue Roff. “That is incorrect. We are an independent
entity and receive very little assistance from the county.”
“The community center exists for the benefit of the
residents, but we need their support,” she continued.
Under the 2007 Mortgage Maker campaign, donors are
asked to commit to a $2,000 donation either for the January
portion of the mortgage, or by June for the next month’s
installment. Realizing that not everyone has the means to
contribute that amount of money, the center welcomes any amount
that a person is willing to donate.
Flashback three years — Recall the horrendous fires and
remember all the good work done by the center’s staff and its many
volunteers during Alpine’s times of need.
The community center was there for Alpine then when
residents needed it most. Why not donate and support the center
that supports Alpine?
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contribution to the address listed here, or stop by the
community center and drop of your donation in person. |
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