Let's Raise the Roof!

Dear Friends of Waterford:
 
Thank you for joining us in Raising the Roof on the Old School Auditorium!
 
We celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated classroom building on the two-year anniversary of the big fire in January.
 
You donated almost $70,000 to our special appeal in December for the Old School--including more than $20,000 from Foundation Board members.
 
Then our dear neighbor Cornelia "Neil" Keller delighted us all with a most generous donation of $25,000 and pledge of $25,000 more. She is hoping her donation will motivate others to help return our beloved auditorium to life.
 
And now your contributions and grants have taken our total to well over $400,000 towards the $1.6 million goal, to which we must add $800,000 in new funds to start construction.
 
Even more exciting ... $200,000 of your contributions count towards the $300,000 we need by May 22 to match and receive the $100,000 Cabell Foundation grant.
 
So even in these tough economic times, many who miss the Old School and are eager for the return of the cultural, educational, and social events we enjoyed there in the past are rallying to help us Raise the Roof for the future. We thank all the donors listed below!!!

Don't rest yet. We still need $100,000 by May 22 to meet the Cabell Foundation grant, so join us in this exciting campaign. If you'd like to get involved with your precious time, I encourage you to join the Foundation's Development Committee.
 
Our project is "shovel ready"--all plans and permits are in place. We just need to work together to raise the funds to Raise the Roof and the Old School can shine again on the hill in Waterford.
 
Thank YOU!!




                  President