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NECTAR Centre Renovations: URGENT APPEAL FOR RETROFIT FUNDS
To comply with the building and fire code regulations imposed by the city and the province, the NECTAR Centre will be getting a necessary facelift this summer, with work slated to start July 2nd. Highlights of the work being done include construction of a ramp to make the Centre accessible to community members with restricted mobility, and the retrofits required to bring the building up to building and fire codes. So far, funding for the work has come largely from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, which donated $50,000, and from our Buy a Stake Campaign.
We are also very grateful that La Cité Collégiale will be supporting us with labour and tools for the project. This is a substantial contribution that provides much needed expertise and manpower. With the help of La Cité Collégiale, the NECTAR Centre has been able to enlist the assistance of suppliers to secure material and product donations. At the same time, we are actively pursuing the possibility of securing a donation of the fire escape, a contribution which would significantly reduce the overall retrofit cost.
BUT YOUR HELP IS STILL NEEDED ON AN URGENT BASIS!
Despite the generous assistance the Centre has received to date, the costs of this retrofit are extremely high, and we are still far short of the funds required to cover these costs. At least an additional $100,000 is urgently required if we are to proceed with the planned construction contract, and stay on course to obtain the City occupancy permit which is a condition of our mortgage agreement.
Despite the fact that the Centre has made enormous progress in establishing its own operations on a solid financial footing, this retrofit is a one-time, daunting expense that would strain the capacities of any small non-profit organization to the breaking point. While for some months we had high hopes of substantial corporate assistance, we regret to say that this has not materialized, and we are now in urgent need of community support to keep our Centre alive and thriving.
Please consider a significant donation of if you possibly can.
By sponsoring the NECTAR Centre, you are supporting the arts, healthy living and the enrichment of community life. We warmly invite you to partner with us, and will be pleased to recognize your contribution by offering a number of specific benefits as a token of our appreciation. Sponsor Package descriptions can be found below.
For more information or to donate, please contact our Executive Creative Director at [email protected] or by phone, 613-745-2742.
