May 17, 2014 Re: Building Fund Capital Campaign Dear HSSM Supporter, Over many years the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan has established a wonderful program for rescuing homeless and unwanted cats and dogs, providing food, shelter and medical care, and then finding them forever homes. HSSM has brought much pleasure and enlightenment to the people, cats and dogs in Berrien County, Michigan. HSSM is the only no-kill shelter in Berrien County. Last year alone, the lives of more than 400 cats and dogs were saved a testament to HSSM s commitment to being a no-kill shelter. Recently, under the leadership of Executive Director, Jill Svoboda, HSSM has been recognized for its Herculean efforts to rescue helpless animals in our community. One example, among the many, is HSSM s hard work to rescue, rehabilitate and adopt out twenty Chihuahua mix dogs from a hazardous hoarding situation. HSSM s community benefit does not stop with rescuing and re-homing cats and dogs. Rather, HSSM offers lost and found services for owners to reclaim lost animals, spay and neuter initiatives to help address population issues, and educational programs addressing topics such as humane care, anticruelty, benefits of spay and neuter, animal behavior and training. The primary goal of these services is to educate the public concerning responsible pet ownership. Secondarily, through public visibility, HSSM promotes the health and welfare of cats and dogs in our community. Today, HSSM is facing a critical juncture in its history: timely replacement of its worn out shelter facility. HSSM began using its original shelter in 1964. A new wing was added in 1989. Existing shelter capacity has been exceeded, and the shelter is rapidly deteriorating as a result of inadequate design and the heavy wear and tear stemming from shelter operations. Recent acquisition of five acres of land on M-139 in Royalton Township, just north of John Beers Road in Royalton Township, has given HSSM an exciting opportunity to grow and enhance its community involvement. Construction of a larger, modern shelter will add capacity, increase efficiency and performance, and provide HSSM with the ability to save more cats and dogs in Berrien County and to provide them with a better quality of life while they await their forever homes. I know that you are interested in the welfare of cats and dogs, and that you understand the benefits HSSM provides. Please take a few minutes to review the enclosed Capital Campaign brochures and determine how you can help. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss the exciting plans we have for construction of a new shelter, and the many benefits that will accrue to our community from a successful Campaign. HSSM is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, receiving no funding from federal, state or local government. HSSM continues its invaluable community benefits solely thanks to supporters like you. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Don G. Blackmond Don G. Blackmond, Board President 641 S. Crystal Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - PHONE: 269-927-3303 - www.humanesocietyswm.org
Building Foundation Donor Pledge Form Since 1934 the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan has been caring for homeless cats and dogs in Berrien County. HSSM began using its original shelter in 1964. A new wing was added in 1989. Existing shelter capacity has been exceeded. HSSM is poised to grow by relocating and constructing a larger, modern and efficient shelter on M-139 in Royalton Township just north of John Beers Road. How can you help? Four Building Foundation Donor levels are available: Platinum $25,000 donation, Gold $15,000 donation, Silver $10,000 donation and Bronze $5,000 donation. The new shelter will display a tribute wall to recognize the generosity of Building Foundation Donors. The Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan and President Don G. Blackmond invite you to join us as we help HSSM realize its dream of a new shelter. Your donation will provide real, tangible benefits to homeless cats and dogs in Berrien County. Can we count on your support? Yes, I (we) would like to support HSSM s Building Foundation Donor Program by making a donation of:! $5,000! $10,000! $15,000! $25,000! Other $! My check/money order made payable to HSSM is attached.! My check/money order made payable to BCF/Humane Society (SNE) was tendered to Berrien Community Foundation, 2900 S. State Street, Suite 2E, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Name Phone Address State Zipcode E-mail Recognition! I wish to remain anonymous. HSSM is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. EIN: 38-1715141. Your donation is tax deductible. 100% of the funds donated go to the Building Fund. There are no administrative fees. 641 S. Crystal Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 PHONE: 269-927-3303 - FAX: 269-927-2592 www.humanesocietyswm.org
Building $1,000,000 Main Yard Sign $100,000 Main Lobby $200,000 Perimeter Fencing $60,000 Multipurpose Room $200,000 Flag Pole $7,500 Boutique $15,000 Light Poles (6) $1,500 Director Office $10,000 Benches (10) $1,000 Staff Offices (2) $5,000 Individual Memorials w/ Bench (6) $2,500 Vestibule $25,000 Trash Cans (10) $750 Men s Restroom $5,000 Gazebo $10,000 Women s Restroom $5,000 Intake Lobby $25,000 Cat Wing $250,000 Community Cat Rooms (6) $10,000 Cat Play Room $5,000 Individual Kennels (42) $1,000 Meet & Greet Rooms (2) $7,500 Food Prep & Laundry $15,000 Storage $5,000 Dog Wing $500,000 Dog Kennels (50) $2,500 Meet & Greet Rooms (2) $15,000 Volunteer & Dog Washing $15,000 Food Prep & Laundry $20,000 Puppy Room $25,000 Storage $5,000 Outdoor Dog Play Areas (8) $5,000 Janitor Station $5,000 Main Veterinarian $50,000 Secondary Veterinarian $15,000 Cat Isolation Ward $10,000 Cat Medical Ward $10,000 Dog Isolation Ward $10,000 Dog Medical Ward $10,000 Dog Isolation Outdoor Runs $10,000 Storage $5,000 Dog Training Rooms (2) $15,000 Staff Break Room $10,000
DOG WING Dog Wing $500,000 Dog Kennels D1-D50 $2,500 Meet & Greet 127 $15,000 Meet & Greet 131 $15,000 Volunteer & Dog Washing 128 $15,000 Food Preparation & Laundry 129 $20,000 Puppy Room 133 $25,000 Storage 132 $5,000 Outdoor Doggy Play Area DP1-DP8 $5,000 Janitor Station $5,000
DOG WING The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is the largest No-Kill Shelter and Adoption Center in Berrien County. Our dogs make the Shelter their home until they are adopted. Sometimes their stay is short, but other times it is long. Please help us build our new facility with modern and spacious kennels that will afford dogs the quality of life they deserve as they wait for their forever homes. The dog wing will consist of a long hall with 25 kennels on each side and common rooms in the middle. Each of the 50 kennels will be equipped with raised beds for comfort, and will have both indoor and outdoor quarters so that dogs have access to inside coziness and outside fresh air and potty facilities. The indoor and outdoor quarters will be separated by a gating system which, when open, will provide dogs with freedom to go outside for fresh air and potty breaks, and, when closed, can be used to segregate dogs for easy and safe kennel cleaning. Solid block kennel walls and common rooms lining the hallway will keep dogs from seeing each other, and will promote safety while minimizing noise and disruption. Common rooms will consist of two separate Meet & Greet Rooms, a Dog Washing & Volunteer Station, Food Preparation & Laundry Facility, Veterinarian Office, and Storage. There will be a separate Puppy Room to provide safe quarters for the tiny ones. Eight large Outdoor Doggy Play Areas will offer safe, secure room to socialize and exercise. Our new shelter is designed to provide our dogs with the best care and highest quality of life possible while they reside with us. It will also provide visitors with a safe and secure environment while they spend time selecting a new companion. You can help make this dream a reality, by donating now.
CAT WING Cat Wing $250,000 Community Cat Rooms C1-C6 $10,000 Cat Play Room 113 $5,000 Individual Kennels 1-42 $1,000 Meet & Greet Room 111 $7,500 Meet & Greet Room 112 $7,500 Food Preparation & Laundry 116 $15,000 Storage 115 $5,000
CAT WING The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is the largest No-Kill Shelter and Adoption Center in Berrien County. As such, our cats live at the Shelter until they are adopted. Some stay with us for weeks, and other stay for years, but they all find forever homes. Cats are very special animals and deserve nothing but the best. Our new shelter will provide 6 bright and spacious Community Cat Rooms that will house five to eight cats each. Each Community Cat Room will have a bay window that provides plenty of light, warmth, perches and fresh air. The cats will be able to look outdoors, and people will be able to look in at them. Community Cat Rooms will be well stocked with toys, climbing systems and areas to lounge. A special Cat Play Room with glass front will provide space to romp and socialize. 42 Individual Kennels will also be available for cats that need to be alone. There will be two separate Meet & Greet Rooms for visitation, play and socialization. The Cat Wing will have its own Storage Room and Food Preparation & Laundry Facility. Our new shelter design provides efficient, comfortable and safe accommodations. It is a harmonious blend of form and function.
MEDICAL Main Veterinarian 117 $50,000 Secondary Veterinarian 130 $15,000 Cat Isolation Ward 119 $10,000 Cat Medical Ward 118 $10,000 Dog Isolation Ward $10,000 Dog Medical Ward $10,000 Dog Isolation Outdoor Kennels $10,000
MEDICAL Medical care is a critical part of shelter operations. Each animal is vaccinated, wormed and given a heartworm test or feline leukemia test before being offered for adoption. All sick animals are removed from the general population until healthy enough to return. The new shelter will have a well-equipped Main Veterinarian Room for the Veterinarians who examine and treat the cats and dogs living at the shelter. It will be the main office and work space for the staff Veterinarian Assistant, who is responsible for the daily medical care of the animals. A Secondary Veterinarian Room located in the Dog Wing will be used for follow up examinations and administering recurring medications. To insure a healthy population, each animal is examined for obvious problems on arrival. Newly admitted animals are housed in the Isolation Ward until reclaimed by their owner or the statutory waiting period expires. Sick animals are housed in the Medical Ward where they receive all necessary medical care until healthy. New arrivals and sick animals are segregated from the general population, and separate heating, cooling, water, and air exchange systems are necessary to maintain isolation. The shelter staff makes every effort to put the health of animals foremost, and to prevent cross-contamination.
ADMINISTRATION, TRAINING & EDUCATION Main Lobby 103 $200,000 Intake Lobby 120 $25,000 Boutique 104 $15,000 Director Office 108 $10,000 Staff Office 109 $5,000 Staff Office 110 $5,000 Men s Restroom 103 $5,000 Women s Restroom 104 $5,000
ADMINISTRATION, TRAINING & EDUCATION The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan has two (2) Information Centers, an Education Center and 2 Training Rooms. One Information Center is the Main Lobby where Adoptions occur. The Main Lobby is centrally located and equipped with a large reception and adoption desk, a handy information board that shows animals currently available for adoption, an information center where literature is displayed, a visitor seating area, and a boutique where pet-related items, clothing and accessories are sold. Also included in this area are the Executive Director s and staff offices and public restrooms. The other Information Center is the Intake Lobby where animals are dropped off. The Intake Lobby, located just outside the Main Veterinarian Room and near the Isolation and Quarantine Wards, will be equipped with a reception desk, seating area, and equipment to process surrendered animals. The Shelter will be equipped with modern Education Center consisting of a large Multipurpose Room. It will be used for conferences and seminars, meetings, parties, and training people and animals. The Multipurpose Room will provide a classroom setting for educating the public concerning proper pet care and good animal husbandry. It is conveniently located just off the Main Lobby. In addition, there are 2 separate Dog Training Rooms that will allow trainers to work one-on-one with dogs to train and socialize them and improve their adoptability. The Multipurpose Room and Dog Training Rooms will be wellequipped with necessary amenities.