Friends of the Framingham Library Association



	49 Lexington Street • Framingham, MA 01702 • 508-532-5570 ext. 4358 Background The Framingham Public Library Foundation was created in 2010 as a way to provide funding for projects and initiatives that complement, but do not supplant, the Town of Framingham’s financial responsibility for the operation of the library system. Examples of projects that may be funded by the FPL Foundation include building renovations, capital projects, and special programs. The FPL Foundation is governed by Board of Directors: The Board includes Jo-Anne Thompson, Ruth Winett, Nancy Coville-Wallace, Liz Fideler, Grace Corrigan, Jason Smith, Tim Sullivan, and Michael Gatlin. Goals of the FPL Foundation The long-term goal of the FPL Foundation is to build an endowment for the Framingham Public Library system, to help provide materials, programs and facilities that enrich the cultural fabric of the Town of Framingham and the quality of life of its residents. Donors can contribute in several ways: Annual Appeals, Memorial Gifts, direct donations, and bequests. The Foundation and the McAuliffe Project The FPL Foundation is raising funds to assist the new McAuliffe Library project. The Foundation’s fundraising committee, chaired by Jason Smith, is soliciting donations from corporations and individuals with the goal of providing additional funds for the project beyond what the State grant and town funding may provide. The Foundation will sponsor many giving activities, from naming opportunities for major donors, to “Buy a Brick” and fundraising events. The Foundation hopes to involve all of the community in this project, at all levels of participation. The State grant will provide up to 50% of the building cost; funds raised by the Foundation will reduce the amount of town funding required for this project. How You Can Help We are continuing all our fundraising activities for the McAuliffe Library Building Project and enhancements at of both libraries. If you would like to help or donate please see the information below. If you would like to make a donation or to assist in raising funds to make the new McAuliffe Library a reality, please complete the form below and turn it in to a library trustee or at the front desk of the Main Library or the McAuliffe Branch Library. A member of the Fundraising Committee will contact you. You can also Buy a Brick. YES, I want to help build the new McAuliffe Library by: • Making a donation of $____________ (Make check payable to FPL Foundation, Inc.) • Assisting with fundraising activities. NAME: _________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________ PHONE:_________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ Do you have any special skills or interests, such as event planning, grant writing, etc.? The FPL Foundation, Inc. is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) public charity, as determined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Donations to the FPL Foundation are tax-deductible. Top