Thank You Letter - Mid-Level Donor

Dear [First Name],

Thank you for your generous $1,500 gift to Pine Hollow Neighbor Network’s Winter Heat & Home Repair Fund. Your support arrives at exactly the moment when neighbors are choosing between warmth and groceries, and I want you to know how much your commitment means to all of us.

We were especially grateful to see you increase your support this year—thank you for stepping up. That added vote of confidence tells our team, and the families we serve, that we can move quickly when the temperature drops and a furnace fails.

Your gift will have immediate, practical impact this winter. It will fund urgent repairs so seniors aren’t left in the cold, keep service from being shut off for families facing a temporary shortfall, and equip households with weatherization kits—door sweeps, window film, and pipe insulation—that make drafty homes safer and more efficient. In real terms, your $1,500 will cover a couple of emergency furnace fixes, prevent a heat shutoff for a family in crisis, and stock enough simple repairs to warm multiple apartments. That’s a substantial difference, felt right away.

I also want to acknowledge who you are to this community. [Personal touch: e.g., As a Maple Street neighbor and Tool Library volunteer, you’ve seen how a small repair can change a whole winter for a family.] Your care for your neighbors shines through, and we’re proud to count you as a vital part of the Pine Hollow Neighbor Network.

We’d love to keep you connected to the results you make possible. You’ll receive our monthly e-newsletter with brief stories from the field, and we share photo updates on Instagram and Facebook. If you ever want a quick update call, I’m happy to connect personally.

With heartfelt thanks for keeping our neighbors warm,

Renee Calloway Executive Director Pine Hollow Neighbor Network

Dear [Donor Name],

Thank you for your generous $2,500 gift to Chicago Youth Music Collective in support of our After-School Modern Band Residencies. Your commitment is a substantial investment in Chicago’s young musicians, and we’re truly grateful. [If this represents an increase from your previous giving: We’re especially honored that you chose to raise your level of support this year—your confidence in our students and teaching artists means a great deal.]

Your gift will have a direct, measurable impact this semester. At $2,500, you are underwriting a full residency at one partner school, including: - 30 hours of small‑group instruction led by a professional teaching artist - Access to instruments and equipment (with maintenance and repairs covered) - Curriculum materials and rehearsal resources - Transportation support so students can participate consistently - A culminating community showcase where students perform the songs they’ve created together

This support translates into real growth for roughly 12–15 students: improved musicianship, teamwork, confidence, and the experience of belonging to a creative ensemble after school.

We also want you to know how much we value you as part of the Chicago Youth Music Collective community. I especially appreciated [personal touch—e.g., hearing about your own band days at Whitney Young/meeting you at the Fall Student Showcase/your enthusiasm for getting more girls on stage]. Your perspective and encouragement energize our team and inspire our students.

We’ll keep you updated with photos, stories, and performance dates through our monthly newsletter and occasional program emails. If there are specific schools or instruments you’re most interested in, please let me know—our updates can reflect your interests. You’re always welcome to reach me directly at [phone/email].

Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference through the After-School Modern Band Residencies. We’re proud to have you in our circle of supporters.

With appreciation,

Ethan Park Director of Advancement Chicago Youth Music Collective

Dear [Donor Name],

Thank you for your generous $5,000 contribution to Coastal Habitat Alliance in support of the Living Shorelines Initiative. Your commitment is deeply appreciated and makes a substantial, tangible difference for our coast and the communities that depend on it. We are especially grateful for your leadership [and for increasing your support from your previous giving level].

Your gift will accelerate on-the-ground work that replaces vulnerable hard barriers with nature-based protections. Specifically, it will help: prepare and plant native marsh grasses that stabilize eroding edges; install biodegradable materials and oyster reef modules that buffer waves and improve water quality; and support community volunteer training, wildlife monitoring, and permitting so projects are done efficiently and responsibly. In short, your generosity advances shoreline segments from design to durable habitat, creating nurseries for fish and birds while safeguarding nearby neighborhoods from storms and rising seas.

Beyond the impact in the field, please know how much we value you as a member of the Coastal Habitat Alliance community. Our staff, scientists, and volunteers are motivated by partners like you who share a steady, practical vision for resilient coastlines. [Personal note about donor—for example: I appreciated your insights about marsh restoration during our call last month; your perspective reflects a deep care for this work.]

We look forward to keeping you informed as projects progress. You will receive our e-newsletter with field updates, photos, and impact highlights, and we would be delighted to share invitations to occasional site visits and briefings. If you ever wish to tailor how you receive updates, please let us know; we want these communications to be meaningful for you.

Thank you again for your significant support of the Living Shorelines Initiative. We are honored to partner with you in protecting the places we all love.

With appreciation,

Amina Patel Chief Development Officer Coastal Habitat Alliance