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 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 Pottery Fund puts clay in the hands of pottery students of all ages and skill levels, provides tools, supplies, and equipment for our pottery studio. In 2025, a gift to the Pottery Fund will also cover the costs associated with the purchase of a new electric kiln and the construction of a new Wood Kiln. 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.