Why support the memorial?
The students believe that construction of the memorial will benefit our community and our state in many ways, including:
- Calling attention to the dignity and courage of Martin Luther King, Jr, through the memorial's location in the heart of Simsbury.
- Exposing both residents and visitors to the community and Connecticut to the powerful story of MLK Jr.’s time in Connecticut and Simsbury's role in this story.
- Ensuring that community and state residents and students learn the story of MLK in Connecticut.
- Joining the Connecticut Freedom Trail to put Simsbury on the map of Connecticut’s historic journey furthering civil rights and human dignity.
- Serving as a center or “hub” for the Town of Simsbury's annual celebration of the story of MLK Jr. in Connecticut and his message of peace and hope.
- Inspiring young members of the community and the state by demonstrating that the deeds of great men and women often begin as early as high school.
- Reflecting community pride in Simsbury and the leadership of the town’s youth.
- Increasing the visibility of Simsbury in the state, and Connecticut in the nation as the site of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, thereby benefiting residents, local and state businesses, and the local and state economy through visitors the memorial will attract.
- Serving to educate and inspire all who visit the memorial in celebration of Dr. King's life, including school age children throughout the state who will visit the memorial's educational exhibits on field trips.
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Donor Recognition: |
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$30,000 |
MLK Memorial Sponsor Inclusion of name on the Memorial site including level of
support. Website listing with inclusion of logo. Inclusion in event flyers and materials. Inclusion in social media promotions. |
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$20,000 |
Platinum Sponsor Inclusion of name on the Memorial site -including level of
support. Website listing with inclusion of logo. Recognition in event flyers and materials. Recognition in social media promotions. |
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$15,000 |
Gold Sponsor Inclusion of name on the Memorial site including level of
support. Website listing with inclusion of logo. Recognition in event flyers and materials. Recognition in social media promotions. |
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$10,000 |
Silver Sponsor Inclusion of name on the Memorial site including level of
support. Website listing with inclusion of logo. Recognition in event flyers and materials. Recognition in social media promotions. |
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$1,000 |
Bronze Sponsor Inclusion of name on the Memorial site including level of
support. Website listing with inclusion of logo. Inclusion in event flyers and materials. Inclusion in social media promotions. |
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$500. |
Copper Sponsor Website business listing Listing in event flyers. |
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$150. |
Engraved Brick Placed on Site |
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$100. |
Contributor |
Please note, donations in excess of $2,000 can NOT be made using a credit card on this website. A Paypal account is required for online donations in excess of $2,000.
Therefore, we also gratefully accept checks made out to the
Simsbury Free Library, noting “F.B.O. MLK Memorial” in the memo line of the check.
Please send to:
The Simsbury Free Library
749 Hopmeadow Street
P.O. Box 484
Simsbury, CT, 06070
If you have any questions, please see our Contact Us page above.
