Annual Support Fund Drive
As mentioned in the article on the Director's Message page, due to continued extremely tight revenue, we find it necessary to again hold an Annual Appeal Fund Drive in December.
The FY 2024-2025 budget includes minimal increases in operating expenses which is extremely rare in this economic climate. The Board of Directors has done a tremendous job of managing our expenses in light of the rising costs of operating the center. Even with slight increases in expenses, the income budget must include $12,000 in Annual Appeal Fund Drive revenue to help offset our revenue decreases due to the loss of revenue from grants and charitable foundations.
United Way, private foundation grants and government grants make up only a portion of what is needed for program operations. Since very few of our programs and activities have fees for participation, the balance must be raised through member-driven fundraising events, our $15 yearly participation contribution and an Annual Appeal Fund Drive. This is a Community-Based appeal reaching out to the entire area which we serve, not just to our senior participants, friends and current supporters.
For those of you who haven’t yet contributed to our Annual Fund Drive, you still have time to do so. The fund drive will continue thru January to make sure all who wish to help us have a chance to do so.
Thanks to all who have supported us in our efforts to provide the best in services to our senior community.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Executive Director, Jim McLeod.
Thank you for your continued and generous support.
Oxford Area Senior Center
Board of Directors
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