We appreciate your support of our mission to offer respite
from the rigors of the stress of daily life to all in need, and our Earth
stewardship. We welcome your gifts of goods, financial resources, time
and wisdom.
Individuals,
corporations and foundations can support Presentation Center in several
ways. Gifts may be designated to help specific areas, or may be contributed
without restrictions to assist where the need is greatest.
Inquiries may be directed to
or phone her at 408-354-2346.
Donations and letters may be mailed to
Anna O'Connor, Executive Director
Presentation Center
19480 Bear Creek Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
Find out more about the many ways you can contribute to the continued
success of Presentation Center:
Pueblo Building
Improvements
Special Fund-Raising Programs
Annual or One Time Cash Gifts
In Kind Gifts
Matching Gifts
Planned Giving
Wish List
- Fifty 20" floor pillows
- Carpet for Pueblo Building public areas
- New flooring in Pueblo Building main floor coffee room
Pueblo Building
Improvements
We are currently raising funds for two special projects to support
property improvements: Updating the Pueblo Building dormitory bathrooms
and bring the Main Building front and patio entries into compliance
with current ADA standards. Construction was completed in January
of 2009.
Our campaign is still undeway and we need your help to reach our final
goal of $700,000. We are pleased to report that with your help
and the monies raised by Sr. Michele's 2008 Donation Drawing, we have
already raised $500,000 towards our goal.
We ask for your support now to help us reach our goal.
Special Fund-Raising Programs
If you wish your gift to be designated for one of these
special programs, please indicate your wishes on your check, cover letter,
or by e-mail for on-line donations.
Memorial Meditation Benches
Commemorate your family, a friend, a special cause or your organization
with a teakwood Memorial Meditation Bench. We have several lovely areas
at Presentation Center that would be enhanced by the placement of a
Meditation Bench where guests may rest, reflect, and take in the
beauty of this environment. A plaque with desired text will be mounted
on each bench according to your wishes. You will see several of these
benches throughout the Center as you walk around. The cost of the benches
are:
• 5 ft. bench with commemorative plaque: $700
• 6 ft.
bench with commemorative plaque: $750
Contact the Development Office at 408-354-2346 ext. 203 to discuss
your Memorial Meditation Bench donation details.
Community of 1,000 Blessings
We would like to invite you to come into the Community
of 1,000 Blessings by making a pledge of $1,000, which is the equivalent of $1 per day
over the next three years.
This pledge will help us maintain our facilities and bring the blessings
of Presentation Center to all who seek spiritual strength and support.
Your gift will also help preserve this wonderful place of natural beauty
for our future generations.
The Community of 1,000 Blessings donor names are placed on a scroll
incorporated into the Bell Tower and each time it rings, a silent prayer
will be said for you or your special intentions.
Doris Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund
The Doris Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund was established a dozen years
ago to help people experience Presentation Center when they couldn't
afford to come on their own. Our scholarships are partial scholarships.
Individuals and groups contribute whatever they can toward their stay,
and Presentation Center will cover the remainder. The scholarships
are open to all in need, and there is only a simple application form
to complete.
Annual or
One Time Cash Gifts
Make an annual donation or one-time cash gift by using our secured
online donation feature or by mailing your check Presentation Center,
Attention: Development Office.
In Kind
Gifts
In Kind non-cash gifts may include securities, personal property,
real estate or gifts-in-kind. We also welcome in kind gifts for our
Annual Benefit Dinner auction in April, and to fulfill our wish list.
Please call to confirm our needs.
Matching Gifts
You may have the opportunity to double or triple your donation if your
employer offers a
matching gift program.
Through Matching Gift programs, corporations extend employee charitable
giving. An increasing number of companies and corporations offer matching
gift programs. Each corporation or corporate foundation has specific
qualifications for eligible charities. To find out more about your
employer's Matching Gift program, ask your Human Resources personnel
for a Matching Gift Program application form and the company's guidelines
for participation.
Planned Giving
These may include annuities, bequests, trusts and wills, Corporate,
and Foundation Gifts. For more information, contact the Development
Office at 408-354-2346 ext. 203.
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Presentation Center is a sponsored ministry
of the Sisters of the Presentation, and is supported financially
by our guests and donors.
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Let us know by e-mail if you want your on-line donation to be designated
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Thank You!
Thank you so much for your support of Presentation Center.
Because of you, we can continue to offer this wonderful sanctuary to
those who need it most. For many, Presentation Center is a place of joy
and tranquility, comfort and healing; a place where one can feel a greater
sense of wholeness and hope.
Thank you for your continuing friendships. With your
prayers and support guiding us, we will continue to transform the vision
of the Sisters of the Presentation and the mission of this historic place
long into the future.
Thank you and God bless you.
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