Donors triple gifts to Rosebud Harvest campaign

Laureen F. Guenther
Times Contributor

 

Early this year, Rosebud Centre of the Arts (RCA) launched a campaign called The Harvest. Each dollar they received, up to a total of $250,000, would be matched by supporters Lois and Richard Haskayne.
By the end of August, RCA had raised $150,000. Then another supporter made an offer.
“We (the donors and I) had a discussion over breakfast, and they surprised me with an offer to triple the rest of the campaign,” said Adam Furfaro, RCA’s Executive Director. “These people really are online with our mission and our vision for transforming the students’ lives and transforming the world through those students. They believe they can effect change in the world by being involved in this essentially small group of artists and educators in Rosebud.”
This new gift means every donation to any aspect of Rosebud Centre of the Arts (RCA), given between now and the end of 2015 to a maximum of $250,000, will be doubled by the Haskaynes, and tripled by this anonymous donor.
The double and triple donations will go into RCA’s operating fund, Furfaro said, but in the end, all giving benefits the students of Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA).
“The students’ tuition does not cover the cost of their education,” he said. “In this sense, the school is the central focus of this organization, and the theatre and the Mercantile support those efforts.”
Furfaro expressed his gratitude for those who’ve already donated to The Harvest campaign.
“We’re just very thankful to all the people who believe in our mission,” he said.
As of Sept. 27, The Harvest had raised $180,000. With continued giving from new and established supporters, Furfaro trusts they’ll reach their goal of $250,000 in 2015, for a matched total of $600,000. Then, he said, they’ll find a fun and creative way to celebrate.
To speak to Furfaro, or Paul Muir, RSA’s Education Director, about making a donation, call 1-403-677-2350. You can also donate directly at their website (www.rosebudtheatre.com).