There’s nothing else like the Swedish Cultural Center.
It's
the cultural and social gathering place for local Swedish and
other Scandinavian-American communities. We provide delicious Swedish cuisine,
social opportunities, authentic Scandinavian music, traditional holiday
celebrations, language classes and much, much more.
What makes it all possible? You, our members.
We feel so strongly that this is
your club—every single member’s
club—that we’re going out on a limb to ask every one of you to donate to
our annual fundraising campaign.
Our recent growth nearly doubled our membership in just three years. But
serving more members with more programs means our expenses are greater.
Now it’s time for all members, old and new, to share the commitment to support
this wonderful community resource.
Dues and rentals go a long way toward the club’s upkeep. But we're not just
maintaining the club, we're building a future. Our continued growth, like
that of every nonprofit organization, depends on your generous support.
Some of our stalwart members have already jumped in. One has generously
donated $10,000 toward the campaign. Not everyone can give that much,
but we hope you’re inspired to contribute what you can afford.
We hope we can count on you. Other organizations come and go, but we’ve
been here for over 119 years, and we’re growing. We hope you’ll donate generously
for the future of your club, your community and your Swedish Cultural Center.
Please donate today. Your gift is fully tax deductible, and will be processed on a secure server. If your employer
matches donations, that’s a way to leverage your gift toward helping the
club even more.
You can also give to the club by purchasing a
premium membership, which entitles you to
extra perks, including free meals, a subscription to
Swedish Press, or an invitation to an exclusive
event.
All of us must work together to sustain the club and move it forward. Only
with your help can the club continue to be an incredible gathering place—for
us and for the next generation.
P.S. We’re offering a challenge to club members. As you know, it takes a
51 percent majority to guarantee a win in an election. Well, we’d like to
inspire a majority of you to guarantee a victory for your club.
We’re offering
a “We Are the Swedish Club” button to everyone who donates. Our goal is
for at least 51 percent of you to be wearing a beautiful blue button before
the end of this campaign (and for the remaining 49 percent to have their
buttons on the way!). Please give today, and show your support for the vision:
We are the Swedish club.