St. Francis Camp on the Lake

St Francis Camp on the Lake 2027 Fundraiser

Hello,

Please, let me introduce myself. My name is Ben Dandrow, and I am the president of St. Francis

Camp on the Lake. The camp is located in Jerome, Michigan on Goose Lake. St. Francis Camp is a

501(C)(3) non-profit summer residential Camp serving those that are cognitively impaired,

regardless of age.

This past summer, the Camp provided wonderful memories for 166 campers and their families.

The Camp is dependent upon tax deductible donations from donors to maintain our operations.

The fees we charge do not cover all the costs to operate the Camp as we heavily discount the fees

to make it affordable for the parents, caregivers, and sending agencies of our campers.

Each year, the Board of Directors plans a fund-raising event to help cover the shortfall in revenue. I

am pleased to announce that the 2027 fundraiser will feature former University of Michigan

football QB great and Sammy Baugh Trophy winner in 1992, Elvis Grbac as guest speaker. Elvis

went on after a record setting four-year career at U of M to a distinguished nine-year NFL career

playing for the San Franciso 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. He played for the

Super Bowl champs the San Franciso 49ers in 2000.

The fundraiser will be held on April 23, 2027, at The Ukraine Cultural Center in Warren Michigan. In

addition to our great speaker, a delicious dinner will be served. Tickets can be purchased by

clicking on the QR code or online at www.saintfranciscamp.org. Please feel free to contact us at:

517-688-9212 or www.saintfranciscamp,org for more information.

Please consider supporting St Francis Camp and its mission to assist the cognitively impaired by

attending this event or by donating through the various ways found on our website and/or through

the above QR code.

Thank you in advance for your support of St. Francis Camp on the Lake.

Sincerely,

Benedict Dandrow

Ben Dandrow

President, St Francis Camp on the Lake

Dear St. Francis Camp on the Lake Supporters:

For over 40 years, the St. Francis Camp Board of Directors and staff have been committed to providing a total camping experience for individuals with developmental disabilities. The SFC team operates as a total volunteer organization except for one full-time Camp Director, seasonal employees serving as camp counselors, camp staff, and contracted maintenance employees. Our 36-acre camp facility includes 195 feet of waterfront on Goose Lake, a sandy beach, rustic woods, nature trails, sport areas, a new playground area including a climbing wall, and multiple lodges where campers and counselors are housed. In the summer, we provide a week-long camp experience for these individuals to live and play together with dignity, respect, and love.

To cover our costs to operate and maintain the camp during the on and off seasons, the volunteer Board of Directors rely on a variety of revenue sources: camper fees, camp rentals, grants, and donations from our loyal supporters. The camper’s fees only cover half the total expenses for a camper. The remaining expenses are covered by different revenue sources.

In recent years, we have had separate capital campaign funding programs to make improvements in and around the camp facilities which include new playground equipment, improved lighting, bathroom renovations, a new generator, and a counselor retreat room. We appreciate all our supporters that help make these projects possible.

We are asking you now to consider becoming a recurring supporter through our Pledge Program. This will enable us to better budget and support our camp program needs in the future. As a 501(c)(3) organization, SFC is a wonderful way to maximize the use of investment and donation strategies while minimizing your tax burden. Contact the SFC Board for more information about these programs at www.saintfranciscamp.org. You may want to consult your financial planner and/or tax advisor.

Supporters like you help us provide a lifetime of memories in one endless summer for God’s Special People.

Sincerely,

Benedict Dandrow – President, St. Francis Camp on the Lake (EIN: 52-0614583)
bdandrow@saintfranciscamp.org

St. Francis Camp on the Lake serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our personalized day and residential camp experiences provide campers with opportunities to participate in fun and challenging activities designed to promote social, emotional, and physical development.

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