Current Amount Donated - $503,283.85
    Giving Information last updated Friday, July 11, 2008

Retreat Center Auction & Dinner: $66,500 Raised!

The Retreat Center Auction & Dinner held in Grand Rapids on May 10 was a great success!  The event was almost totally underwritten by donations, and after remaining expenses were taken out, we raised $66,500 toward the construction of the Retreat Center.  This includes a gift from Family Christian Stores for $25,000.   

Thanks to everyone who helped make this fundraiser a success by sponsoring tables, donating items for the auction, and participating in the auction and dinner. A special thanks to Kara Warren, Lisa Van Ryn, Julie Barrett, Steve & Kris Biondo, Rhonda Cooper, Tom & Lynn Felten, Bonnie Gordon, Lisa Luckenbaugh, Dan Martin, Don & Susie Van Ryn, Sarah Van Winkle for serving on the committee that organized this fundraiser.

Giving

We believe where God leads He provides. However, construction will not begin until 75% of Phase I is in the bank. We believe God will provide when He wants the building to begin.

We have been in contact with several people, including builder Bill Pollard, who have offered to volunteer time toward the construction of the building. Our immediate goal is to raise the $853,000 needed to build Phase 1. This includes the 250 person dining hall (& meeting space), kitchen, and 38-bed lodge wing. For more details about the retreat center facility, visit the Retreat Center section of the campaign website.

How Can I Give?

If you are interested in sending a check, please mail to: UPBC 48095 Powell Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170

If you are interested in donating stocks, mutual funds, etc., please contact UPBC investment advisor Doug Shrieve at 888.324.4372. He can speak with you about the benefits of giving the stock itself, as opposed to selling the stock and donating the money. You may also provide your broker with the following numbers:
UPBC Account Number - 6091-3800 LPL's DTC Number - 0075

Make sure you visit the resource pages above, they are full of great information about the campaign!

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