The Outback Board of Directors Launches Annual Appeal
“Ten Years Strong, The Next Teen Years”
-Support our Teens by Supporting the Outback-
The Outback, New Canaan's Teen Center (
www.ncoutbacktc.com), now in its 11
th year, is launching its Annual Appeal for the 2011/2012 school year. Monies raised help to support a wide range of programs for middle school and high school students, their families, and the community.
Founding Board Member and current Development Chair, Catharine Sturgess, said, “The Outback was founded in 2001 to develop fun, enriching activities for the youth of New Canaan. That is still our goal. During the past six months our Board and staff have been working with various organizations, corporations, and community leaders to expand program offerings for this year to include community service activities, academic nights, mentoring opportunities, musical enrichment, fitness classes, and leadership development programs.
The Outback is one of the few area teen centers that is supported almost exclusively with privately sourced funds; we are very reliant on memberships and the generosity of our local businesses and residents to finance 90% of our budget. The Board and staff are thankful for our sponsors - First County Bank, Greenwich Education Group, and the New Canaan Community Foundation - as well as our members and supporters in New Canaan who recognize the value of safe, substance-free social alternatives, and choose to fund our $ 280,000 annual budget.”
For more information on how you can support the Outback or to donate online, please visit our web site,
www.NCOutbackTC.comor email the center at
.
Save the Date! The Outback is holding a Family Night dinner for middle school families on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30pm. Dinner will be served along with Bingo and prizes. Please RSVP by Monday, November 14, 5pm, to Executive Director Susan Serven, at
or by calling the Outback’s First County Bank-sponsored hotline: 203-594-3074.
The Outback New Canaan Teen Center is dedicated to providing a positive and enriching environment in New Canaan where teens are able to relax, socialize, and participate in self-directed activities and have the opportunity to contribute to the community.
The Outback holds many scheduled events and can also be rented out for private functions. For more information on teen programs, community service initiatives, membership information or information regarding the programcalendar please go to
www.ncoutbacktc.com, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OutbackTCor call the First County Bank Sponsored hotline at 203-594-3074.
