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Zarathushti Cultural Centerof Delaware Valley, Inc.
MISSION STATEMENT
IT IS OUR VISION TO PRESERVE ZARATHUSHTI HERITAGE AND FAITH FOR
FUTURE AND PRESENT GENERATIONS THROUGHRELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
IN ORDER TO FOSTER THESE ACTIVITIES, IT IS OUR MISSION TO BUILD A
ZARATHUSHTI CULTURAL CENTER THAT WILL BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN A COMMON PLACE,
GIVE US A SENSE OF BELONGING, AND HELP US LEAVE A LEGACY FOR THE FUTURE.
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Why we need the Center
Religious Activities• Prayer Hall• Religious ceremonies like Jashan, Muktad• Religious Events, Navjote, Lagan, etc.
Learning Center• Monthly Religious classes• Library• Any other classes/activities
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Need for Center (contd.)
Cultural Activities• Pateti and Jamshedi Navroze functions• Annual Ghambar• Place to congregate for young and seniors• Fund raising events
Community Events• Family events like, birthdays, graduation, etc.• New Year function
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Conceptual Framework
Approx. 3 acres of land Covered area about 6000 sq.ft in phase I Will include
• Hall to accommodate 250 people• Library, kitchen, bathroom facilities• Conversion capability into classrooms• Parking for 100 cars
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Framework (contd.)
Add about 3000/3500 sq.ft. in phase II Decision to build or acquire depends on
• Feasibility study by exploration committee• Fundraising effort• Community support• Zoning difficulties
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Location of Center
Convenient to NJ, PA & DE Close to a major highway Economics Ease of zoning Exploration committee feasibility study
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Conceptual Cost
Land & land development $450,000 Construction cost $600,000 Maintenance reserve $150,000
Total Cost $1,200,000
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Fundraising Proposal
65 families donate $10,000
over a period of 3 years $650,000 Donations < $10,000 $150,000 Fund raising events $ 50,000 Large donations $350,000
Total amount raised $1,200,000
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Maintenance Expenses
Gas/Electricity $ 8,000 Water/sewage $ 2,000 Insurance $15,000 Cleaning service $ 2,500 Lawn Services $ 2,500 Security $ 1,500 Repair reserve $ 3,500 Total Annual Expense $35,000
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Estimated revenue
Donations/fundraising$ 3,000 Rental to others $30,000 Make-up from reserve$ 2,000
Total annual revenue $35,000
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Where we are now
Established as non-profit organization Donations are tax-deductible Bank account established Brokerage account opened Confirmed pledges of ~ $200,000 Conceptual layout prepared Project time-line developed Website being developed to keep you posted
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List of Donors
• Following 31 families have contributed towards $185,000:
• M/M Percy Amaria M/M Kersi Kapadia M/M Burgise Palkhiwalla
• M/M Tehmton Arjani M/M Jehan Kasad M/M Erach Patel
• M/M Neville Arjani Mr. Cyrus Kasad Ms. Roxanne Patel
• M/M Noshir Bapasola Ms. Banoo Karanjia D/M Farukh Presswalla
• M/M Rustum Bhathena M/M Homyar Karanjia M/M Jamshed Ranji
• Mr. Behram Buhariwalla M/M Noshir Karanjia Sinor family
• Mrs. Diana Dadachanji Ms. Ava Lala M/M Diniar Sukhia
• M/M Fram Dalal Mr. Hormuzd Lilaowalla M/M Soli Surty
• M/M Rohinton Deputy D/M Darayes Mobed M/M Tehmtan Tehsildar
• D/M Eruch Engineer M/M Kersey Vakharia
• Mrs. Pareez Golub Mrs. Meher Mistry (in memory of Noshir Mistry)
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Milestones
• 2002 - $100K; Tax-exempt status; start fundraising
• 2003 - $500K; one fundraising event; explore sites
• 2004 - $700K; one fundraising event; buy land
• 2005 - $850K; one fundraising event; plan approval
• 2006 - $1.0M; one fundraising event; start building
• 2007 - $1.2M; final inspections, plan inauguration
• 2007 – INAUGURATION – Pateti function
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How you can help
Donate generously Ask friends and relatives to help Help in fundraising activities Bring new ideas – we can use the help Come to our meetings Let us know your concerns/reservations Know some feasible locations?
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List of Volunteers
• Benaifer & Percy Amaria Ava Lala• Percis Bansal Nainshad Maneckshana• Khursheed Bapasola Armeen Mehta• Jehangir Chhapgar Meher Mistry• Diana Dadachanji Maharukh Mody• Jeroo Dalal Fatima & Erach Patel• Maharookh & Rohinton Deputy Daisy & Farukh Presswalla• Kamal Desai Freny Ranji• Mehernavaz Edibam Dara Sinor• Nergish & Noshir Karanjia Arnavaz & Diniar Sukhia• Beroz & Jehan Kasad Tehmtan Tehsildar• Shireen Kasad Kersey Vakharia