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Virginia Secor Stranahan called 577 her “gift to the community.”
Your gift to 577 is a gift to the community too, bringing people together to discover, create, teach, have fun, and be inspired to take care of the environment and each other.

Gifts by credit card can be made on our secure website by clicking the button below.
Gifts by check should be made payable to The 577 Foundation and sent to 577 East Front Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551.

Day of Giving ~ March 20!

Join us on March 20 to celebrate Virginia’s birthday! 

577 was Virginia’s gift to the community and in honor of her birthday, we’re asking 577’s champions to make a gift to protect, preserve, and support the evolution of this magical place that would NOT be available to our community, if not for Viriginia’s vision and warm-hearted generosity. Every dollar raised will go towards the Courtyard Garden Oasis fund which will support much-needed safety and beautification renovations to our beloved front door, the 577 Courtyard.

Won’t you help us reach our goal? Follow along, share, and donate!

The 577 Foundation is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 34-1591869.

Impact of Your Gifts

577’s supporters made so many special things happen here in 2023. Click the button below to read about how donations made memories and magic, set experimental creativity ablaze, fed local hungry people, provided sweet melodies, met the challenges of today’s world, and evoked curiosity and learning.

Giving Opportunities

Warm-hearted generosity abounds at 577. Your ongoing gifts to 577 provide the gift of discovery, connection, and creativity to others in the community. 

Below are a few special areas of need in 2024

Special Projects & Funds
Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Create Your Legacy
Sponsorships

The Serendipity Fund is in honor of Virginia. She liked to say, “things go wrong in all the right ways.” A gift to the Serendipity Fund will cover areas where the money is needed most, or future opportunities beyond today’s imagination.

The Children’s Nature Play Fund (new!) provides family fun and outdoor adventure – encouraging children to use their imagination, connect with nature, and build environmental awareness. Your gift to this fund will cover improvements and additions to the Children’s Nature PlayScape, as well as other hands-on sensory experiences that let curiosity and exploration direct a child’s discovery of nature.

The Growing Fund is for all plant life at 577: trees, gardens, and landscapes. Your gift to this fund supports our community garden program which provides thousands of pounds of organic food donations to local food banks, replaces hazardous trees as they age and decline, allows our horticulturists to maintain natural and curated landscapes which provide a sense of awe and wonder for visitors.

The Opening Doors for All Fund supports much-needed safety improvements and accessibility upgrades to our buildings and grounds. Your gift to this fund makes 577 a more welcoming and inclusive space for our community!

The Pottery Fund puts clay in the hands of pottery students of all ages and skill levels, repairs the aging Wood Kiln, and provides tools, supplies, and equipment for our pottery studio. Your support keeps the ceramic arts community at 577 thriving!

Memorial Gifts & Tribute Gifts

Establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, while also supporting 577’s programs and mission. We’re forever grateful for the friends and their loved ones who have dedicated memorial and tribute gifts to 577.

To learn more, contact Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, Kelly Hirsh, at (419) 874-4174 ext. 127, or khirsh@577foundation.org

Create Your Legacy

Planned gifts, or bequests, support 577 for decades to come. Create your legacy – like Virginia Secor Stranahan did – by including 577 as a beneficiary in your will.

If you already have a will, all it takes is a quick phone call to your lawyer to add a charitable gift to 577.

To ask questions and learn more about how to make a meaningful gift through your will or trust, contact Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, Kelly Hirsh, at (419) 874-4174 ext. 127, or khirsh@577foundation.org

Sponsorships

577’s corporate and small business partners make a lasting impact. Sponsorships allow companies to achieve their philanthropic goals through support of 577’s mission and programs. Whether your organization’s priorities are focused on the arts, education, youth and families, poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, or mental health and wellness, 577’s programs and activities cover a wide range. We are grateful for your partnership and support in building a creative and caring community.

To learn more about 2024 sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, Kelly Hirsh, at 419-874-4174, or khirsh@577foundation.org.

Other Ways To Give

Book & Art Donations

Divert like-new books and art supplies from the landfill by donating them to the Curiosity Shop. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated.

Matching Gifts

Does your employer have a matching gift program? If your company participates, just request a matching gift form from your employer. Send it to the 577 Foundation, completed and signed with your gift. We’ll do the rest.

Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role in the evolution of 577 in positions such as building docents, on-site educators, front desk helpers, resource center sorters and garden helpers.

Join us on March 20 for a Day of Giving to celebrate Virginia’s birthday! Join us and make a gift to protect, preserve, and support the evolution of this magical place. Won’t you help us reach our goal?

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