Anthem Veterans’ Memorial Update
Saturday 1.28.2012 @ 5:54pm | ImagesAZ | Community
Photo Credit: Mike Spinelli
Anthem Veterans’ Memorial Update
The Anthem Community Council announced Anthem Veterans’ Memorial Planning Committee has raised over $193,000 to date and is looking for the final $25,000 to offset the building costs and establish a maintenance fund.
“We are grateful to the many veterans, families, local businesses, organizations and corporate sponsors who assisted in financing this project. We are looking for a few more corporations or individuals who are able to assist us in fully funding the project,” said Liz Turner, memorial marketing and communication chair/volunteer.
The committee used various fundraising means, including the sale of commemorative veteran pavers as well as family, business and organization pavers; bench and Armed Forces seal sponsorships; Friends of the Memorial, who exceeded $500 in donations; and corporate sponsorships. Currently, 900 pavers engraved with names of
veterans are placed in an honor circle around the five-pillar memorial, with room for 1,200 more to be added.
The Veterans’ Memorial, under the Anthem Way Foundation, was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in May, 2011. All donations, minus paver costs, are tax-deductible. To purchase pavers or donate to the project, visit the Anthem community website and click on Veterans’ Memorial. For additional information on corporate sponsorships or donations, email Liz Turner.
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