PFLAG Sauk Valley
c/o First Presbyterian Sterling
410 Second Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Dear Friend of PFLAG,
This is a letter of gratitude to you - members, friends, supporters - who have given your time and resources to support the important work of PFLAG Sauk Valley. Thank you! Because of your committed generosity, PFLAG has been able to give scholarships to high school seniors headed to college, to lift up the area's LGBTQ+ young people through Youth Outlook, to provide needed resources and to offer a supportive community to families and individuals.
Typically at this time of year, we would be sending you an invitation to our annual fundraiser dinner. This is always a happy occasion - a time to gather, enjoy each other's company as well as delicious dinner and desserts, and hear from people making a positive impact within the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made holding such an even impossible this year. Cancellation of this event was a difficult decision but necessary to protect the health of our members.
Although we cannot gather in person, we need to work together to meet PFLAG's pledge to Youth Outloook to provide $1,300 annually to help defray their programming costs her in the Sauk Valley area. And, despite the pandemic, students will continue to head off to college, whether in-person or online. So this year, we ask you to make a donation to PFLAG Sauk Valley in the amount of what it might typically cost to attend the fundraiser dinner. Typically, supporters purchase a ticket or two ($35 each) and support the dessert auction ($30-40). We need the help of each and every one of you to continue these crucial programs. Won't you help today? One perk of a letter campaign versus a dinner/dessert event is that PFLAG will incur no expenses other than postage, which means money raised will go directly to the scholarship and Youth Outlook funds without being eaten away. (A tiny pun intended!) We ask for your donations via PayPal or print this card to mail in with your donation.
Times are tough, but please, imagine for a moment how difficult life is for an LGBTQ+ teenager right now. Imagine how much more difficult that world becomes for an LGBTQ+ teenager who does not have access to amazing programs and resources like Youth Outlook or the means to pursue their college education.
PFLAG members have a long history of making a positive impact in the community. Thanks to your generous donations, we have provided safe haven to LGBTQ+ youth here in the Sauk Valley and provided a boost to those wishing to advance their education. With your continued support, we can continue providing these vital services.
With sincere thanks,
PFLAG Sauk Valley Board Members
Lisa Zacharski, President
Karol Teal, Trasurer
Mercedes Mancera, Secretary
Steve Steinhagen
Rev. Dr. Christina Berry
Jim Lynch
Nicole Oberg
Donations accepted via PayPal or US Mail. Please click on the PayPal link or send in your pledge card. If you feel comfortable, please uncheck "paying for goods and services" when you pay via PayPal...that way, PFLAG Sauk Valley doesn't incur any cost to accept your donation. Thank you for your support!
c/o First Presbyterian Sterling
410 Second Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Dear Friend of PFLAG,
This is a letter of gratitude to you - members, friends, supporters - who have given your time and resources to support the important work of PFLAG Sauk Valley. Thank you! Because of your committed generosity, PFLAG has been able to give scholarships to high school seniors headed to college, to lift up the area's LGBTQ+ young people through Youth Outlook, to provide needed resources and to offer a supportive community to families and individuals.
Typically at this time of year, we would be sending you an invitation to our annual fundraiser dinner. This is always a happy occasion - a time to gather, enjoy each other's company as well as delicious dinner and desserts, and hear from people making a positive impact within the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made holding such an even impossible this year. Cancellation of this event was a difficult decision but necessary to protect the health of our members.
Although we cannot gather in person, we need to work together to meet PFLAG's pledge to Youth Outloook to provide $1,300 annually to help defray their programming costs her in the Sauk Valley area. And, despite the pandemic, students will continue to head off to college, whether in-person or online. So this year, we ask you to make a donation to PFLAG Sauk Valley in the amount of what it might typically cost to attend the fundraiser dinner. Typically, supporters purchase a ticket or two ($35 each) and support the dessert auction ($30-40). We need the help of each and every one of you to continue these crucial programs. Won't you help today? One perk of a letter campaign versus a dinner/dessert event is that PFLAG will incur no expenses other than postage, which means money raised will go directly to the scholarship and Youth Outlook funds without being eaten away. (A tiny pun intended!) We ask for your donations via PayPal or print this card to mail in with your donation.
Times are tough, but please, imagine for a moment how difficult life is for an LGBTQ+ teenager right now. Imagine how much more difficult that world becomes for an LGBTQ+ teenager who does not have access to amazing programs and resources like Youth Outlook or the means to pursue their college education.
PFLAG members have a long history of making a positive impact in the community. Thanks to your generous donations, we have provided safe haven to LGBTQ+ youth here in the Sauk Valley and provided a boost to those wishing to advance their education. With your continued support, we can continue providing these vital services.
With sincere thanks,
PFLAG Sauk Valley Board Members
Lisa Zacharski, President
Karol Teal, Trasurer
Mercedes Mancera, Secretary
Steve Steinhagen
Rev. Dr. Christina Berry
Jim Lynch
Nicole Oberg
Donations accepted via PayPal or US Mail. Please click on the PayPal link or send in your pledge card. If you feel comfortable, please uncheck "paying for goods and services" when you pay via PayPal...that way, PFLAG Sauk Valley doesn't incur any cost to accept your donation. Thank you for your support!
Please select "Friends and Family" for PayPal payments. Thank you!
