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March 16, 2010
Dear Friend,
I’m writing to you on behalf of the Monterey County Aquatic Team/Salinas Valley Aquatics (MCAT/SVA), an amazing and respected organization that provides year-round programming for kids and adults. Our focus is on swim lessons, water safety, and competitive swimming. We’ve been successfully serving the community for more than 25 years, but to continue as a viable non-profit organization, we find ourselves needing your help.
Because of city and school district budget problems, MCAT/SVA is being asked to pay far more than is customary and reasonable. Despite our ongoing efforts to belt-tighten and fund raise, we still need significant dollars to cover increased operational costs for our swim team and sponsorship costs for high-risk, low-income youth.
Without your assistance, we’re facing a serious reduction in programming and staff. What is at risk? Our organization annually supports the following: 700+ kids from the community in swim lessons; 120 kids on our USA Swimming™ competition team, 20 to 25 college students in summer swim jobs, and four professionally certified swim coaches.
What your dollars can mean to us:
Ø Sponsorship of one high-risk, low-income child for eight swim lessons, $109.
Ø Sponsorship of a high-risk, low-income child for our swim team for a year, $1,500.
Ø Purchase of suits for the kids in the high-risk, low-income swim program, $5,000 for 2010.
Ø Leased water time for 120 kids on our swim team, $7,000.
Ø Leased water time for our Swim America™ water safety program, $10,000 for 2010.
Ø Purchase of team caps, $800.
The suggested amounts may seem beyond reach, but I’m confident we can reach our goal of continuing to serve the community. Whether you make a $20 or $200 contribution, every dollar will mean a great deal to our organization, to our dedicated swimmers and coaches, and more importantly, to the under-served and at-risk youth of Salinas .
Please make your check payable to MCAT/SVA. Your donation in any amount is 100% tax-deductible. Our 501(c)3 tax ID is 942451852. Checks can be mailed or delivered to 210 Capitol Street,Salinas Ca. 93901. Our organization mission statement and programming information can be found at www.mcatsva.org If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity. Very sincerely,
Dia C. Rianda
Head Coach and Team Manager
Salinas Valley Aquatics Inc.
1(866) 411-6228 Cell: 1(831)905-9890
CoachDia@aol.com
www.teamunity.com.home.jsp?team=sva.
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