The Gualala Community Center Board is proud to announce the launch of a capital campaign to rebuild the Community Center. The GCC has received $30,000 from Sonoma Clean Power to support rebuilding an energy-efficient facility. With the matching fund challenge of $100,000 from the Community Center Board, utilizing Pay-n-Take revenue, and $40,000 from the Gualala Lions Club, the campaign is in full swing.
Join in the fun of our kickoff fundraising event with a fantastic Pizza Party at TwoFish on Friday, October 25 (see the flyer below)—a big thank you to Margaret and Hilla for hosting this dinner.
The Federal Community Project grant, supported by Congressman Huffman, is currently pending congressional review and final approval. On the state level, the 2nd District State Assembly candidates have pledged to use all available resources to seek out grant opportunities and provide assistance in securing funding. These opportunities could significantly impact our community, as they are primarily focused on restoring the community center as a viable resiliency facility to support the coastal region during any catastrophic event.
In September, the Rebuilding fund received over $12,000 from private donations. We are deeply grateful for these generous contributions from the community. Your support has brought us closer to our fundraising goal, and we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your continued commitment to rebuilding the Gualala Community Center.
Our rebuilding fund is now over 2 million dollars.
The total below only reflects our online donations.
Donations gratefully accepted via checks payable to: Gualala Community Center
Gualala Community Center
P.O. Box 263
Gualala, CA 95445
Questions or suggestions are most welcomed. Please kindly contact us at: gualalacc@gmail.com
As always, your support as a community is greatly appreciated!
News!
Gualala Lions Donation Boost
On Tuesday, August 27, Gualala Lions Club members voted to donate $40,000 to the rebuilding fund of the Gualala Community Center. The donations come from a fund established nearly 50 years ago, with money generated by one of the first Gualala Lions projects. The club’s Charter President, the late John J. Bower, donated a lot from the Ocean Ridge subdivision to the club for building and selling a house. Two Lions, the late R. T. Andersen and his son Robert L. “Butch” Andersen, stepped up and, with the help of several other Lions, made that house a reality. Funds from the sale were invested by the club, and today, they amount to a substantial sum.
Lion President Chuck Cappotto said his club hopes many other individuals and local organizations will match the Lions’ donation to complete this community project successfully.
Gualala Community Center Rebuilding Fund
Matching Challenge Update – $100,000 Goal Reached!
Thanks to our amazing community for helping us reach the matching donation goal of $100,000. Due to the generosity of a local community member, your donations have been doubled to $200,000!
The Gualala Community Center (“GCC”) is insured, but with higher construction costs and upgrades required to meet updated building codes and community needs, we believe that insurance will not cover the total cost of the project. The GCC Board does not yet know the exact amount needed so our goal may change as the rebuilding project proceeds. We are hoping that an early and ongoing effort to raise additional funds will help to expedite construction completion.
GCC was built and founded in 1954 by a group of local volunteers who wanted to create a gathering space to hold meetings, dances, and many other community activities. Its mission has evolved, and thanks to the proceeds raised by the GCC’s thrift store, Pay ‘n’ Take, GCC is able to provide financial support to three local food banks, local service organizations including Coastal Seniors, schools, student scholarships, and more.
With your help we can rebuild, re-open, remember the past and start to make new memories in the new Gualala Community Center. Thank you for your support.
Gualala Community Center is a Registered 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 94-6108894. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.