Reena Foundation Campaigns

We are Reena Foundation - and we are the dedicated fund raising organization for Reena. Where government funding is limited or non-existent, we invest our community's contributions in the best care available for people with developmental disabilities. We envision the world as a place where our communities invest in a better quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. We believe that Reena provides just that.

At the beginning of every year, the Board of Directors of Reena Foundation establishes a fundraising target for the year. This target is based on needs of Reena and the people with developmental disabilities that Reena serves.

For fiscal '07 (the fiscal year begins April 1, 2006 and ends March 31, 2007) the Reena Foundation is targeting to raise $ to meet the following needs:

The Annual Campaign - Goal - $600,000
The Endowment Campaign - Goal - $300,000
The Integrated Apartment Project - Goal - $2.5 million
The Ungerman Sports Complex Campaign - Goal - $100,000
The Michaels Wellness Campaign - Goal - $1 million

We recognize that trying to raise $4.5 million this year is a very aggressive target. In fact, this is more money than the Foundation has ever raised in one year but the quality of life of hundreds of people with developmental disabilities, both now and for the future, depends on our success.

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1. The Annual Campaign - Goal - $600,000

The Primary purpose of the Annual Campaign is to raise money to fund Reena's vital Respite and Enrichment Programs. Take a look below at all of the necessary programs your donations will help.

Sunday Friends Club	Winter Retreat/March Break
After School Cool Club/Youth Club	Special Olympics
Autism/Social Skills Group	Mod Squad
Café Lundi	Creative Arts
	Summer Recreation

Annual Campaign Committee Members

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2.The Endowment Campaign - Goal - $300,000

Reena Foundation's vision is to create a $6 million endowment fund that will fully fund the current cost of Reena's Respite and Enrichment Programs.

In this fiscal year, the Reena Foundation has established a target of $300,000 in endowment fund contributions from both new and existing endowment fund holders.

The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation Challenge

This year Reena Foundation has been offered an incredible opportunity! Mrs. Beverly Baker, a long time, generous donor to Reena, wanted to give our endowment campaign a real boost. Mrs. Baker offered to give Reena Foundation 50 cents for every dollar we raised in this year's campaign - up to a maximum of $125,000. This means if we raise $250,000 in endowment funds, the Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation will make a gift to the endowment campaign fund of $125,000, allowing Reena Foundation to more than meet its goal of $300,000!

Endowment Campaign Committee Members

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3. The Integrated Apartment Project - Goal - $2.5 million

Apartment Project Committee Members

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4. The Ungerman Sports Complex Campaign - Goal - $100,000

The Ungerman Sports Complex is the heart of the Toby & Henry Battle Developmental Centre at Reena. It is a dynamic place where you'll see sports activity, social gatherings, and general meetings. There isn't a time of day when the complex isn't busy and that's the very essence of Reena's Respite & Enrichment Programs.

In addition to the respite provided to families, teaching Reena's kids social skills and keeping them active and fit are two of the most beneficial outcomes of these programs.

People with developmental disabilities are generally more introverted and more sedate than the general population. Reena's challenge, in partnership with families, is to give them opportunities to participate in organized games that are fun and non-threatening. In this way, they develop a better sense of being, become more confident and more physically active. All of this leads to longer, richer, and more fulfilling lives.

It is important then, to ensure that the Ungerman Sports Complex continues to be able to purchase the sports and recreational supplies needed to run its programs. Every year there is a need to replace sports equipment like basketballs and nets, floor hockey equipment, gym mats, tetherballs, volleyballs, trampolines, and much more. There is also a need for repair/renovation work due to the constant wear and tear on the complex.

Furthermore, the Special Olympics Basketball team operates out of the Ungerman Sports Complex, and the team requires annual funding for tournaments and uniforms.

Help us reach our target of $100,000 so that the Ungerman Sports Complex can continue to offer fun activities for everyone!

Profile of Irving Ungerman

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The Michaels Wellness Campaign - Goal - $1 million