Recreation Unlimited Foundation $13 Million Building & Endowment Campaign “Unlimited Dreams For Individuals With Disabilities & Health Concerns Year- Round” September 2011
Our Mission To provide year-round programs in sports, recreation and education for individuals with disabilities and health concerns, while building self-confidence, self-esteem and promoting positive human relations, attitudes, and behaviors. It Began With A Dream 50 Years Ago… Recreation Unlimited continues the dream of Dick Ruff, who founded the organization in 1958 to provide recreation activities for people like himself with disabilities. Soon after, Jimmy Crum, former sports director at NBC 4 in Columbus, became a friend to Recreation Unlimited. When Dick died in 1974, Jimmy and other community leaders ensured his dream would live on.
Today, Recreation Unlimited is… One of Ohio’s largest provider of year -round programs in sports, recreation and education serving over 3,700 individuals with disabilities and health concerns. A 195-acre wheelchair accessible campus, which opened in 1989 as a result of a $7 million building campaign. Known for its caring associate team and adaptable programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Debt free and fiscally sound.
Why We Must Grow In the state of Ohio alone, Recreation Unlimited is currently serving only 5% – 10% of individuals with disabilities and health concerns eligible to attend a Recreation Unlimited camp, still leaving over 50,000 – 75,000 not being served, a number that continues to grow. Government Funding options for individuals with disabilities and health concerns to come to “camp” are being eliminated, restricted or on wait lists. By expanding programs year round, we have the goal of serving up to 7,000 individuals with disabilities and health concerns.
Campaign Specifics – 5 Phase Building Campaign – $7 Million New Construction Renovation and Expansion Phase 1 and 2 Completed Phase 3 Proposed Present Campus Future Expansion
Joanne W. Borror R.N. Health Services Center Gift from Dominion Homes, Borror Family Foundation, Columbus Prescription, Ohio Health and Others New Nurses Quarters Renovated Treatment Rooms New Health Supplies and Equipment
The Life Center – $2,472,455 20,000 Sq. Ft. - Increases Year-Round Recreation and Programming Capacity Gymnasium Environmental Education Center Multi-Sensory Stimulation Room Life Skills, Classrooms and Breakout Rooms Assembly Room
Renovate and Expand Existing Residence Halls – $150,000 Sunroom Addition Enhances Year-Round Utilization Aquatic Playground – $175,000 Over 2,400 Sq. Ft. Up To 20 Water Features Interactive Play Project Completed
The Retreat House – $1,675,000 – Accepting Donations 10,700 Sq. Ft. Semi-Private Housing Style Multiple Unit Configuration – Sleeps 76 Individuals Open Lounges & Study Area Upscale Universal Accommodations Designed For Corporate And Special Needs Groups
New Pool Enclosure With Renovation and Expansion of Existing Structure – $1,800,000 - Proposed 10,000 Sq. Ft. Enclosure/2,770 Sq. Ft. Expansion – Provides Year- Round Aquatic Programming For #1Camper Activity Changing and Locker Room Areas Camp Store (Life Skills Learning Experience) Liebert Lodge and Thomas Dining Hall Air Conditioning Additions – $230,000 - Proposed Enhances Health and Welfare of Campers With Disabilities During Summer Sessions
Campaign Specifics – Endowment Campaign – Goal $6 Million – Total Investments To-Date = $4 Million Increase Camper Scholarship Availability Opportunity for Endowed Scholarships - $10,000 and Up Development of New Camp and Program Offerings Protect Capital Investment
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE? Recreation Unlimited’s Board of Directors, led by its Chair, Walt Dennis, Vice Chair Ginni Ragan, and Executive Director & CEO, Paul Huttlin, are all deeply committed to the mission of Recreation Unlimited and achieving unlimited dreams for individuals with disabilities and health concerns year-round. Planned Gift
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