LAKE MERRITT DANCE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
Lake Merritt Dance is the nonprofit organization that makes it possible for over a dozen different groups to dance at the beautiful, historic Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial building.
Our mission is to rent space to community dance, movement and music programs at affordable rates.
We are the “Master Renter” that secures the lease with the City of Oakland so our programs have access to the building. We also provide essential administrative services so that Lake Merritt Dance can coordinate both the dance programs and building operations with the city.
Our programs pay rent to Lake Merritt Dance, but program rents are not enough to cover all of our expenses, so we need to make up the shortfall with donations.
We especially need your support now to continue our operations. Recently, two of our largest renters discontinued their programs, leaving our organization with a greater than anticipated budget shortfall. Your contributions enable us to continue operating while we seek new programs and renters.
There are several ways you can support us:
We have two benefits coming up in early 2024.
If you want to attend one of these benefits, buying your tickets in 2023 would help us a lot. And please consider becoming a host sponsor or legacy donor.
If you’re not planning to attend either of the benefits, you can make a tax deductible contribution directly to Lake Merritt Dance through Square
Lake Merritt Dance is the nonprofit organization that makes it possible for over a dozen different groups to dance at the beautiful, historic Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial building.
Our mission is to rent space to community dance, movement and music programs at affordable rates.
We are the “Master Renter” that secures the lease with the City of Oakland so our programs have access to the building. We also provide essential administrative services so that Lake Merritt Dance can coordinate both the dance programs and building operations with the city.
Our programs pay rent to Lake Merritt Dance, but program rents are not enough to cover all of our expenses, so we need to make up the shortfall with donations.
We especially need your support now to continue our operations. Recently, two of our largest renters discontinued their programs, leaving our organization with a greater than anticipated budget shortfall. Your contributions enable us to continue operating while we seek new programs and renters.
There are several ways you can support us:
- You can make a donation directly to Lake Merritt Dance
- You can buy a ticket to or sponsor one of our upcoming benefits (see below)
- You can donate through your employer if you can take advantage of employer matching funds.
We have two benefits coming up in early 2024.
- Come Together :: A benefit hosted by our West Coast Swing groups (WnY Lakeside Swing, SwingOut, and Explore WCS)
- You Should Be Dancing :: A benefit hosted by our LGBT+ groups (SwingOut, Starlight Strut, Texas Rose and Explore WCS)
If you want to attend one of these benefits, buying your tickets in 2023 would help us a lot. And please consider becoming a host sponsor or legacy donor.
If you’re not planning to attend either of the benefits, you can make a tax deductible contribution directly to Lake Merritt Dance through Square
Does your employer offer donation matching? To take advantage of employer matching, please contact Robert Friedman at [email protected].
As they say, it takes a village. If we come together we will be able to continue dancing in our beautiful dance home.
Thank you to our community for your continuing support!
Robert Friedman - Board President
Cheryl Rosenthal - Board Vice President
Jeanette Forester - Administration
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Lake Merritt Dance Organizers Foundation, Inc (aka Lake Merritt Dance) is a registered California nonprofit. We have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
As they say, it takes a village. If we come together we will be able to continue dancing in our beautiful dance home.
Thank you to our community for your continuing support!
Robert Friedman - Board President
Cheryl Rosenthal - Board Vice President
Jeanette Forester - Administration
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Lake Merritt Dance Organizers Foundation, Inc (aka Lake Merritt Dance) is a registered California nonprofit. We have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.