The ongoing financial crisis has adversely affected our economy and our own pocketbooks. Not surprisingly, George Eastman House has also been severely tested.
In light of these financial challenges, the Museum’s budget has been cut by 12%. The economic climate results in a drastic reduction in investment income from our endowments as well as a decrease in individual, corporate, foundation, and government support.
We are doing more with less, working smarter and harder, and are fully committed to maintaining the quality and frequency of our public programs and exhibitions. George Eastman House is a robust institution, but despite its many strengths, we can’t sustain our programs or achieve greatness alone. We need your assistance and I ask you to make as generous a contribution as you can for the future of the Museum.
We can put your gift to good use today…whether it’s $20 or $1,000. Your support can be valuable in so many ways and here are just a few:
Providing reduced admission to thousands of children on school field trips;
Helping our dedicated and expert staff care for our vast collections of photographs, motion pictures, and other artifacts and provide research opportunities for the public;
Providing funds to cover the significant energy needs of collections which, if not kept at optimal temperature and humidity, will deteriorate beyond our ability to preserve them;
Maintaining our facility to ensure a quality experience and a safe environment for our visitors.
George Eastman House impacts many segments of our global community and spans generations—from the very youngest visitors to the most mature. Without your support, the breadth and impact of our services can’t be sustained.
Our priority is to remain a vibrant educational resource for the widest possible audience. We particularly embrace the special role this Museum plays as a place of permanence, encouragement, enlightenment, and enjoyment in these times of turmoil and uncertainty.
Whether you’re a new donor or a longtime contributor, now more than ever, George Eastman House needs your help. Please join me in contributing to the Museum’s Mid-Year Appeal today by clicking on Donate Now, or call (585) 271-3361 ext. 233. All donors of $100 or more will receive special recognition in our 2009 Annual Report.
Thank you for your generous support and friendship. Together we will continue the good work of this Museum.
Sincerely,
Anthony Bannon, Director
P.S. Please help George Eastman House keep memories alive by making a generous tax-deductible gift. Your commitment to this Museum will ensure the continuation of critically important programs, and sustains the future of this wonderful institution.
