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2025 Spring Fundraiser The George Washington Chapter's Board of Managers express sincere thanks to the many members Support the Mission: Spring Fundraiser 2025 71 years and still going strong! We are thrilled to continue advancing the mission of the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (GW SAR). Our Spring Fundraiser aims to secure vital financial backing to grow our Endowment Fund, empowering the Chapter to sustainably expand and support its impactful programs for years to come. Building on the strong foundation established in 2023, we are proud to honor local military personnel and veterans through meaningful initiatives. Every dollar raised amplifies our ability to serve veterans, foster student scholarships, promote public safety and heroism, preserve historical gravesites, and more. Your contributions directly shape the success and reach of these vital programs. A Heartfelt Thanks The GW SAR Board of Managers extends its deepest gratitude to all who generously supported the two previous Spring Fundraisers. Your contributions were pivotal in moving our mission forward. This year, we ask for your continued support—whether you're a returning donor or contributing for the first time, your gift matters more than ever. If you’ve donated before, would you consider making an even greater impact by increasing your contribution this year? And to those yet to join our growing community of supporters, we invite you to be a part of something extraordinary. Every donation, big or small, strengthens our ability to make a lasting difference. Together, We Make It Possible Be a hero for veterans and a champion of education, public service, and historical preservation. Donate to the Spring Fundraiser today and join us in shaping a brighter future for all. (If you would prefer to mail your contribution by check instead of paying online (quick and secure!), please make your check payable to George Washington Chapter Virginia SAR then send an eMail to GW Chapter Treasurer, David Harrity for his mailing address.) The Numbers
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Spring 2025 Endowment Fundraiser Goal
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The Facts $100,000 is a nice round number to aim toward for the Chapter's Endowment Fund balance... and we're halfway there! Or, "we're only halfway there", depending on how you look at it. Either way, we still have some ground to cover. We'll get there, with everyone's help. It is essential to the SAR and specifically our Chapter that we carry on our mission. The promotion of historical, patriotic, educational, and outreach activities is our reason for being. However, it has been challenging to fund core activities to the extent we hope. There is so much more we could do, but... In 2023, the Chapter's Board of Managers created a permanent Outreach and Education Endowment Fund to support youth activities, scouting, JROTC, patriot grave marking, public service recognition, America’s 250th anniversary, color guard, veterans, and more. The Fund is designed to provide support indefinitely, with only up to 5% of the Fund withdrawn for program expenses per year as directed by the Board of Managers. So, we still need to grow the Endowment Fund to provide the level of annual support these programs and their beneficiaries deserve. This is why we are presenting this year's Spring Fundraiser. To feed the Endowment Fund. To move it closer to the $100,000 balance goal! The Opportunity This year's Spring Fundraiser goal has been set to $10,000 and, when we raise enough to meet that goal this year, then again the next three years... Bingo! Mission Accomplished! |