Annual Appeal
Life is Beautiful Annual Appeal
The Annual Life is Beautiful Appeal funds specific needs of the HARC. Each year a member of the community chairs the Appeal and working with the HARC Fund Development Committee selects vital and necessary items to be financed through the results of the Appeal. Members of the community are then asked to donate toward the purchase of those items through direct mail. HARC Site Building generators were funded in 2005, giving HARC the capacity to continue care in the event of an emergency. AEDs (Automated external defibrillators) were funded in 2006 supplying life saving equipment in each of the 25 facilities of HARC to safeguard both consumers and staff. Both physical therapy and sensory equipment were funded in 2007 to provide significant upgrades to help individuals maintain their functional and independent mobility. In 2008, GPS systems were funded giving the HARC the ability to locate each bus used by HARC and to improve communication. The 2009 campaign funded the purchase of adaptive equipment to continue to create a "lift free" environment throughout HARC to ultimately make transfers safer for both consumers and staff.
Dr. John and Marge Reese of Ilion, NY, are serving as Chairpersons of the 2010 Life Is Beautiful Annual Appeal. The goal is to raise $40,000 to assist HARC to continue to provide the safest and healthiest environments for individuals with disabilities and others in the community in need of services. Projects covered by the fund raising effort include updates to fire alarm systems and fire doors, the procurement of emergency generators for two residential homes, and the purchase of a lift system to be utilized for the Bridges to Success program classrooms.
To make a gift to the HARC to support the Annual Life is Beautiful Appeal, make checks payable to HARC, PO Box 271, Herkimer, NY 13350. HARC is also able to accept most major credit cards. Quarterly billing is also an option. Contact the Director of Development and Community Relations at (315) 574-7000 for details.
Following are the giving levels for HARC’s Annual Life is Beautiful Appeal. They represent the organizational values of the HARC. All gifts of $10 or more will automatically enroll donors as a member of the HARC.
Life is UNITY: $10
Life is RESPECT: $20
Life is GROWTH: $50
Life is PASSION: $100
Life is FREEDOM: $200
Life is EXCELLENCE: $500
Life is LOVE: $1,000 or greater
Annual gifts
Donors may also give annually to the HARC and not have their donations dedicated to the Life is Beautiful Appeal. Such donations may be directed by donors’ specifications or directed toward the operational needs of the HARC. Contact the Director of Development and Community Relations for details.
