Capital Campaign / Giving

SHARING GOD’S GOODNESS . . . TOUCHING LIVES!

Everyone who has enjoyed the beauty of San Damiano – retreatants, friends, etc. – is being given the opportunity to participate in this very special appeal. As of the date of this writing we are very encouraged to announce that over $700,000 in cash and pledges has been raised toward our goal of $900,000.

We are also very pleased to announce that work on the projects has begun. In particular, we have already painted and re-carpeted our Dining Room, and the response has been tremendous. It’s a fresher, brighter, more welcoming environment – one that befits our luscious food!

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Retreat Center & Campaign Leadership

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Trish O’Keeffe
Art and Sally Panella
Cora Pediglorio
Eileen Perez
Lauren Perotti
Rodger Powers (Chair)
Sally Powers
Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM
Bill Sheridan
Randy Starkweather
T. W. Starkweather
Bob Tiernan

Fr. Raymond J. Bucher, OFM
Chuck & Gloria Blay
Ron Cortez
Peter Davey
Carol Fernandez
Guy Greco
Kit Greerty
Tom Hansen
Fr. Evan Howard, OFM
Mary Howell
Marc Lising
Fr. Paulson Mundanmani

HONORARY CHAIRS

Very Rev. John S. Hardin – Provincial, Santa Barbara Province
Monsignor Dan Cardelli – Pastor Emeritus, St. Isidore (Danville)
Rev. Richard A. Mangini – Pastor, St. Bonaventure (Concord)
Fr. Robert J. McCann – Pastor. St. Raymond (Dublin)
Fr. Gerard K. Moran – Pastor, St. Isidore (Danville)
Fr. Padraig Greene – Parochial Administrator, Catholic Community of Pleasanton
Fr. Ray Zielezienski – Pastor, St. Joan of Arc (San Ramon)

MISSION AND FRANCISCANA

RETREAT AND PROGRAMS

LETTER OF INTENT

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER

TESTIMONIALS

CAMPAIGN ENDORSEMENTS

GUIDE TO GIVING BROCHURE

Capital Campaign Update

Thank you to all who have made our Capital Campaign, “Sharing God’s Goodness…Touching Lives,” so successful. Here are some of our accomplishments thanks to your generous support in 2010/2011.

  • Higher Profile/Recognition of San Damiano Retreat Center.
  • Warm receptions for preaching at ten parishes here in the East Bay.
  • Generous support from our Secular Franciscan Fraternities.
  • A very generous gift from the Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation.
  • And most importantly a new HVAC system which now has a thermostat in every bedroom.

The true ongoing goal of the campaign is the Retreat Center’s sustainability and renewal. Rehabilitating the facilities of the Retreat Center is essential if San Damiano is to continue to serve all those who desire its unique appeal.

We are so grateful for your generosity. You have raised our spirits here at San Damiano. May God bless you abundantly.

INFORMATIONAL VIDEO

Our Mission And This Campaign

The mission of San Damiano Retreat is to provide a peaceful environment of natural beauty where spiritual renewal and growth may be sought by people of all faiths and backgrounds. In the spirit of St. Francis and guided by the Franciscan traditions of joy, hospitality, compassion, peace, and simplicity, we offer contemporary and challenging retreats and programs in response to the changing needs of God’s people.

“Sharing God’s Goodness…Touching Lives” is the name of this appeal, and it seems to perfectly capture the essence of the retreat center’s mission as well as our goals in this endeavor. The serenity and beauty of this very special place must be preserved – by undertaking this campaign to do so, we are able to share in and feel God’s goodness while simultaneously enhancing the lives of others. Questions about the campaign should be directed to Rod Linhares at 925-837-9141, ext. 307.

Sustainability And Renewal

Our facilities are vital elements to our retreats and programs, and they are an ideal complement to our spectacular natural surroundings. As a result of the popularity of our offerings, serenity of our grounds, and our accessibility, our buildings and grounds are in constant use. Due to this tremendous usage, as well as age, the facilities need help. The following improvements to our Retreat Center facilities are proposed:

  1. New HVAC System $1,200,000
  2. Repave/repair circumference roads and parking lots $120,000
  3. Replace clay roofing tiles on all buildings where needed $61,000
  4. Refurbish facility exterior, trim, overhangs, gutters/downspouts $66,000
  5. Paint the main Chapel $6,500
  6. Dining room renovations – carpeting, chairs, paint $22,250
  7. Upgrading the lobby – flooring, lighting $8,500
  8. Establishing a general endowment fund $100,000

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