Foundation Info:

The GPL Friends Foundation partners with the City of Glendora, to provide supplemental funding for the life changing programs and services of the Glendora Public Library. The Foundation provides financial support beyond the limits and constrains of the City budget, and supports programs that would not otherwise be available. This year the GPL Friends Foundation has made a $387K commitment to the Glendora Public Library

Some of the programs funded by the Friends Foundation include:

- Free books and other incentives which inspire more than 3,000 kids, teens and adults to read throughout the summer

- story time, after school homework help, teen advisory board and other programs to encourage reading for children, teens and young adults

- interactive cultural and special programs to encourage lifelong learning and community i.e. opera talks, author visits, guest speakers, mobile planetarium and more

- free one-on-one tutoring for adults learning to read; new books and other resources for the Library’s collection

-innovative and expanded online and streaming services i.e. hoopla, udemy, brainfuse and more

Event Info:

Your donation will be used as part of the auctions items available for our largest fundraiser of the year, Night on the Plaza, a gala with dinner, dancing and auctions. This is the 22nd year and our goal is to raise $225,000 through dinner ticket purchases, sponsorship, and silent/live auction packages. This is a popular community event with more than 400 guests in attendance and sells out almost every year.

Promotion / Recognition Info:

Donations will be acknowledged in the event program and event print materials, and online through our website and social media, and selected City of Glendora media

 www.gplff.org; www.facebook.com/gplffoundation/ ; www.instagram.com/gplffoundation

E-mail Template for Online Donations:

Subject Line: 22nd Annual Fundraiser for the Glendora Public Library!

On July 16, 2022, we are hosting our 22nd annual fundraiser “Night on the Plaza” and we are asking businesses to partner with us by providing donations for the silent auction included as part of this amazing event.

“Night on the Plaza”, is our largest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds benefiting the Glendora Public Library.  A gala with more than 400+ guests in attendance (virtually & in person), Night on the Plaza is a great opportunity for you to present your products/services to in a unique environment to a select audience.

Some of the programs your gift will help us fund include:

·         Free books and other incentives to inspire more than 3,000 kids, teens and adults to read throughout the summer

·         Free one-on-one tutoring for adults learning to read

·         Story time, after school homework help, teen advisory board and other programs to encourage reading for children, teens and young adults

·         Cultural and special programs to encourage community i.e. opera talks, author visits, guest speakers, mobile planetarium and more

In recognition of your donation, we will provide the following:

·         Your business will appear in the event program and listed on our website

·         Based on your giving level, your business name could appear on promotional banners and social media

We are a non- profit 501(c)3 organization so as an added bonus your donation is tax deductible (Federal FEIN - 501[c]3 #:  95-3900705.

Can we count on you to donate an item to help us change the lives of the people we serve?

Contact us today at 626-852-4894 or gplffoundation@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you soon!