The Friends of the Milwaukie Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, opened its doors the same year as the Center with the intention of fund-raising to support programs and services and to provide community outreach. The funds raised by the Friends help support class scholarships, the client assistance fund, nutrition, transportation and special projects. The Friends also provide 100% of the funding for the newsletter and web site. Contact Colleen Sinsel in the Friends office to find out how you can help.
Friends of the Milwaukie Center Board Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 am. The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend.
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SAVE THE DATES!
Housing Fair and "Taking The Downer out of Downsizing" seminar, Thu, April 8, 10-12 noon
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater and Silent Auction, Sat, May 22, 5:30-6:30 pm - cocktails, conversation and auction; 6:30 pm - dinner and theater, $40/person
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Bingo
Bring your friends for an evening of fun, refreshments and cash prizes! Every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm.
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Gift Shop
Handcrafted items for sale at reasonable prices! The Gift Shop has hundreds of consignees who offer their treasures for sale. All profits benefit the programs and services at the Center.
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Newspaper Drop
A large container is in the south parking lot for the collection of newspapers for recycling. |
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Annual Campaign
Every year, people in the community generously support the Friends of the Milwaukie Center with their donations. From $5.00 to $500.00, contributors know they are providing much needed support for the Milwaukie Center and its valuable services.
Endowment Fund
All contributions to the Friends are tax deductible including the Endowment Fund. Proceeds from the Fund are used solely to support the Milwaukie Center and is key to keeping the doors open to the future.
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Vehicle Donation
Cars, trucks, boats and motorbikes may be donated to the Friends of the Milwaukie Center. A receipt can be provided for these tax deductible donations. |
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2010 Entertainment Books - Available now!
Entertainment Books are only $20 and half of that goes to support programs and services at the Milwaukie Center. At that price, pick up a couple.
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Used Cell Phones and Undamaged Ink Jet Cartridges
Bring your working or non-working used digital cell phones for redemption and recycling. Also undamaged ink jet cartridges may also be donated, as well as digital cameras, MP3 players, GPS devices, digital picture frames and other small electronics. A receipt can be provided you for these tax deductible donations.
Green Stamps
Check your drawers for these little treasures and bring them to the Friends' office. |
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For more information on these, or any other programs, events or volunteer opportunities, call the Friends of the Milwaukie Center at 503-653-8100.
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After 10 years in the planning and building stages, the Rose Garden is a beautiful addition to our community. The 800 square foot gazebo, was completed in August 2002.
The Rose Garden is named after the first director of the Milwaukie Center and is truly a labor of love by hundreds of volunteers throughout the community. Generous financial support has come from numerous organizations, memorial brick and bench sponsorships and individual and community donations.
The Garden features over 450 rose bushes, brick walkways, seating benches, a 3,000 square foot plaza and of course, the new gazebo. The Garden is available for rental throughout the year and is an excellent venue for weddings and cultural events.
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Steve Brown, Chairperson
Art Hanson, Vice Chairperson
Andy Couckuyt and Matt Green-Hite, Co-Controller/Treasurer
Maxine Soules, Secretary
William McDonald, Gerald Griffith, Jean Schreiber, Michele Johnson, Al Wolfe, Albert Crompton, Jim McBee, Carolyn Dickman, Elizabeth Young, Shirley Possehl
Contact Colleen Sinsel, Friends of Milwaukie Center Office Coordinator, Friends@co.clackamas.or.us
Rosie Steenson, Friends Resource Development Manager, RosieS@co.clackamas.or.us
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Make a Donation to the Center
THE MILWAUKIE CENTER ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The Friends of the Milwaukie Center maintain and oversee four Endowment Funds: The Milwaukie Center Fund, Nutrition/Transportation Fund, Rose Garden and Scholarship Fund. These funds are never spent or used for expenses; however, the interest and other earnings (such as dividends) are used to support the programs and services the funds are intended for.
Every year, income from the Friends of the Milwaukie Center's investment funds is put to work to sustain the Milwaukie Center's programs and services. Without the infusion of dollars from these reserve funds, many of the rich, diverse programs of the Center would be lost or reduced. As income to the Center from tax based resources shrinks each year, support from the Friends has become more vital. The Board of Directors of the Friends of the Milwaukie Center has made building the endowment to at least $1 million its major priority for the next three years. We hope that you can help us achieve this goal.
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