You might have noticed I have a new link added--Support the Soft Playroom. I'm heading up an effort of a bunch of parents to raise $50,000 to install a padded soft playroom. We've raised about $10,000 at this point with a couple more thousand in the hopper. We have a couple fundraisers coming up--one is the performance of a local kid's entertainer and the other one that you should know about is the fun-a-thon on Sunday, May 18. If you are related to Josie and Eddie or have ever hit us up to support your kid's fundraiser (or some other fundraiser), expect a call from us on the 18th. We're having a party where we'll have everyone call people they know to beg for money.
Both Den and I detest this type of thing, but we are soooo close to being able to buy the walls and floors, which is the greatest single part of the expense, that we're willing to bug you. You can also preemptively visit Support the Soft Playroom and make a paypal donation with your credit card. Josie and Eddie will thank you as they run wild in the room later this year. Plus, as Dennis says, the sooner we get this thing built, the sooner he can step down as Treasurer, a role I volunteered him for. We have a team of about 15 parents are tirelessly give of their time (and money).
5 comments:
Install a padded soft playroom *where* -- your addition? Is it tax-deductible?
Hmmm, that's a good idea--no the Soft Playroom will be in a local recreation center. The City has donated the space, agreed to provide upkeep and run the facility--we just have to fill it with stuff. They've done this on a couple other projects as well. It equates to about $65,000 worth of donation from the City. More info as at www.supportthesoftplayroom.com
Oh and yes, it's tax deductable--we're a 501c3.
Glad we got our donation in early before you raised all of the funds and we wouldn't be able to contribute!!!!!!!!!
'Anything for our grandchildren--well, almost anything. G'mom js
We're actually nearly $40,000 away from our goals, so as Dennis says, give early, give often. And it's tax deductable--did I mention that.
Plus, I'm not in charge of thank you notes, so you have a shot of receiving one.
Everybody in favor of installing a padded cell in Liz & Dennis's house, raise your hand!
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