December 15, 2008
In this issue
The Lighthouse Stance...
Letter from the President of Lighthouse Communities
After months of working behind the scenes, planning meetings and soliciting a group of generous members of the local philanthropic community, we now bring to you an update to the capital campaign for the Lighthouse Development Center (LDC). We recently established a fundraising committee to take our campaign to the next level by seeking out individual donations and corporate gifts. I would like to thank all of the individuals who attended our initial campaign meeting to learn of our plans for the renovation of 1167 Madison Avenue SE and expressed their commitment to this fundraising effort that will help expand our neighborhood revitalization goals.
It was fitting to have the generous support of individuals present as this is a campaign that touches everyone associated with Southtown. I know that I speak for my friend and former founder of Lighthouse Communities David Allen in saying that, although we are very excited to be launching the public phase of the campaign, we still have a lot of work to do.
As we move into the final stages of this campaign, we go enthusiastically. Since the beginning, we have known that the capital campaign for the Lighthouse Development Center would transform the Madison and Hall corridor in ways not done in a while. Adding the library in 2000 was a major event for the community, along with a health center, the townhomes in 2005, a new senior housing development in 2006… and this will be the capstone, adding 6 new incubator spaces, 2 anchors - a permanent restaurant and a police field office, a community resource tool center, Lighthouse’s corporate offices and more. This will solidify the future of the Madison and Hall Street corridor for many years to come. We are also excited about the physical improvements that will take place in this area in the next couple of years, which will help make a much greater impact.
For those of you who have already pledged a gift to this campaign, we are already wholeheartedly indebted to you for helping us realize this dream. Many others have asked me what they can do to help this cause. First and foremost, I would encourage you to learn more about the Campaign by reaching out to me or to a member of our office at (616) 451-9140 or by visiting our website and reading through our campaign on the Lighthouse's blog; I think you will like what you see when we are finished. If you wish, you may donate right now.
Darel Ross
President
Lighthouse Communities, Inc.
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Our Values:
* Diversity
* Sustainability
* Excellence
* Building partnerships
* Investment
* Community service
* Leadership
* Teamwork
Our Mission: “Helping grassroots, nonprofit community development groups create affordable housing in their neighborhood for the purpose of stimulating community revitalization.”
Donate or Get Involved
Contact us at:
1422 Madison Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: (616) 451-9140
Fax: (616) 451-0615
Web: www.LCgr.net
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"Name a Brick" for the Lighthouse Development Center
This is a unique opportunity to have the names of your family members, your friends, or a corporate name become part of our history and landscape. The donation of a commemorative brick or tile paver will help support our Capital Campaign.
The Lighthouse Development Center (LDC) - coming in 2009
The Lighthouse Development Center is a unique venture. It will provide: business development, housing counseling and lending, and neighborhood services as well as serving as the center of operations for Lighthouse’s expanded work.
Donor recognition and naming opportunities
Naming Opportunities
Visionary Gift Plan: $50,000 gift
A donor giving at the Visionary level will have the opportunity to name the counseling hub.
Pioneer Gift Plan: $15,000 gift
A donor giving at the Pioneer level will have the opportunity to name a suite. (2 available)
Founder Gift Plan: $500 gift – Name a Brick
A donor giving at the Founder level will be recognized with a paver to be displayed in the lobby of LDC.
Patron Gift Plan: $250 gift – Name a Brick
A donor at the Patron level will be recognized with a paver to be displayed outside the main entrance of the LDC.
Make your gift toward the Lighthouse Development Center online now and contact us to name your brick!
Thank-you
We are grateful to the following generous donors who have already pleged their support to the Lighthouse Development Center:
• Grand Rapids Community Foundation
• Frey Foundation
• Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation
• VanderWeide Family Foundation
• Steelcase Foundation
• Sebastian Foundation
• M.E. Davenport Foundation
Current facility - 1167 Madison Ave SE
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