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Donors

Below is the current list of major ($500+) donors. All donations are important, no matter how small but lead donations from the following donors have made this project a reality.

Major ($500+) Donor List

Meijer Corporation
Ed & Nancy Hanenberg
Steelcase Foundation
Phil Gordon & Beth Hekman-Gordon
Best Packaging
Steven G Bandstra Foundation
Coopersville Community Foundation
Ryan J. Byle Memorial Fund
Sidney J. Jansma, Jr. TTEE
2 J’s Enterprises
Dr. & Mrs. Gaylen Byker/Fuller Foundation

 

Major donors will be recognized with a permanent plaque onboard the finished railcar.

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Steelcase Foundation Grant
The Steelcase Foundation has provided a $25,000 challenge grant towards this project. The challenge requires that the balance of the project total be met with in-kind contributions or donations by October 31, 2008.
The project is currently at 90% of funding ($114,000 of the $125,000 project). Donations and/or in-kind contributions count towards the challenge. Please contact any officers or board members to donate time and/or materials. Donations may be mailed to the WMSIH offices at PO Box 273, Coopersville, MI 49404.

Coopersville Area Community Foundation
This project is made possible by multiple grants from the Coopersville Area Community Foundation Community Action Fund. The Coopersville Area Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.


An initial $500 grant provided funding for the purchase of the project railcar. A recent $1,000 grant will provide funding for the renovation and installation of a handicap lift and related equipment.

ALL Aboard Campaign
Below is a poster for the ALL Aboard Campaign. Click on the image for a larger version.


 

 

  
             
Handicap Accessible Railcar Fundraising Campaign