Why your support is needed
The Community House, an independent
not-for-profit organization established in Birmingham, Michigan in
1923, welcomes all people. It works in partnership
with individuals, organizations and businesses to bring educational,
social and cultural enrichment to people in the metropolitan area. The
Community
House provides an exceptional facility for meetings and celebrations
and is a home for classes and programs that enhance the quality of life.
The
Community House is not publicly funded. The 84 year old Birmingham
institution is funded entirely by fees for the services provided and
by individual, corporate and foundation donations. We are not affiliated
with
the city of Birmingham. We receive no tax dollars from federal, state
or local governments, or from the United Way Community Services. Your
charitable
gift helps close the gap between our operations and the affordable
registration fees we collect by providing high quality programs, classes,
rental space
and catering. Many of the people who contribute to The Community House
use our facility or are among the 1,000 individuals who volunteer here.
Over 400,000 walk through our doors annually, coming from 370 different
zip codes. We offer activities, programs and services to meet the changing
needs of people of all ages and interests.
You are probably aware of
our outstanding educational programs which serve infants to centenarians.
There is a less public side to The Community
House,
however, that has equal importance. At the core of our mission is
a strong commitment to serving our community and enriching people’s
lives—our
outreach programs.
The Community House relies on contributions to
meet one-fourth of our annual expenses. With profound gratitude
to our donors who make
many
programs
possible, we ask your support in helping us continue to make The
Community House a home for people of all ages, religions, ethnicities,
and economic
circumstances—a unique setting for learning, meeting and celebrating. |
