Why should I consider making a pledge?
		Imagine if you were asked to come to work at our clinic not knowing if it would survive? Will your job still be there in a year – 2 years – 5 years? If you’re considering leaving a job or business that’s well-established I’m sure you would want to have reasonable assurance that it will be a long-term position. In addition, many foundations look at sustainability of an organization before they are willing to make significant grants. It’s only reasonable to make sure that their money will not be wasted. A healthy pool of pledges says to them that we have the support of our community for the long haul. As this is written we are grateful for total pledges of just under $48,000 per year for the next 5 years on an annual budget of $350,000.00. Your participation as a partner will help tremendously. Will you consider joining our circle? – you may join at one of our pre-defined levels OR pledge an amount that is comfortable for you to help our neighbors.

	There are four levels in the Joining Hands Circle representing different levels of financial commitment: Circle of Gratitude: $1,200 per year for 5 years ($100 per month) Circle of Joy: $12,000 per year for 5 years ($1,000 per month) Circle of Love: $24,000 per year for 5 years ($2,000 per month) Circle of Support: ________ You name the amount per year for 5 years
	We also welcome pledges for any amount for any period of years.
	I want to begin the pledge process now.