Chabad Student Centre of Kingston

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Building Campaign Chabad Student Centre of Kingston

Rohr Chabad House

why we do it love for our fellow Jew is our motivation, inspired by Chassidic teachings and the vision and love of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

how we do it our dedication

to serve is not a career choice – it is a life choice, a 24/7 100% commitment

what we do connect

Jewish students on campus to each other, their heritage, and their Jewish future OUR MISSION:

To reach every Jewish student on campus and help them develop a personal relationship with their heritage that is full of understanding, meaning, joy and passion.

To welcome and support each student regardless of affiliation through the core Jewish principle of Ahavas Yisrael, Love of one’s fellow.

To embody and expound the value that no one is expendable; we need each and every Jew.

Dear Friends, We are pleased to share amazing news: Chabad Student Centre of Kingston has purchased a new Student Centre, a Canadian Heritage Home, Elizabeth Cottage, for the Jewish students in Kingston. It is an exceptional facility that we were truly fortunate to acquire, with no shortage of miracles and blessings in the process.

We are now working on the next phase of the project: to renovate this beautiful heritage property into a warm, inviting Student Centre that will enhance Jewish life on campus for years to come. This publication summarizes the milestones we have reached until today, as well as the anticipated growth that will come with our expanded ability to serve the Jewish students in Kingston.

We are excited about the possibilities this new centre will open up for the further development of Jewish student life in Kingston. It is our sincere hope that you will partner with us in building Jewish student life in Kingston. The effort we put in today will last for generations. As our Sages teach, “Just as our parents have planted for us, so must we plant for our children.�

Wishing bountiful blessings to all those who have helped us get this far and to all those who partner with us in the future,

Rabbi Sruly, Esti and the whole Chabad Family

BRIEF HISTORY Now: It’s up to

you!

March 2014: The Elizabeth Cottage is purchased to create a permanent location for Chabad Student Centre of Kingston.

February 2014: Kingston chapter of the Sinai Scholars Society fellowship program is launched.

January 2014:

December 2013:

“Shabbat 200” is launched and is a huge success!

Inaugural Chanukah Public Menorah Lighting at the first-year Residence Hall.

November 2012: Chabad rents a secondary location for the entire year to accommodate rise in program attendance.

October 2011: Weekly Campus Lunch & Learn begins with 20 students.

April 2012: Chabad hosts over 150 people for Passover Seders.

November 2011: Loaves of Love brings love and 200 Challahs to shelters in Kingston.

September 2011: February 2011: “Shabbat 100” is launched and attracts 140 participants.

Large Shabbat Dinner programs requires renting a secondary venue. (This will happen again twice more in the next year.)

November 2010:

September 2010:

Weekly Tuesdays’ Tacos & Torah learning program is launched.

First communal Shabbat Dinner attracts 20 students.

August 2010: Rabbi Sruly & Esti arrive and found the Chabad Student Centre.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Leadership Initiatives

Outreach & Social Events

Shabbat Dinners Holiday Programs & Meals

The high-quality, thoughtful programs and services of the Chabad Student Centre are designed to be engaging, inviting, and uplifting. All programs are open to everyone, regardless of background, level of observance, or affiliation.

Women’s Programs

Educational Programs

Shabbatons Grad/Law/Meds Programs

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THE NEW

Chabad Student Centre of Kingston 3 Great Location

Centrally located close to campus in the heart of Kingston.

3 Accessibility

Just for fun: Chabad sponsors social events that foster a sense of Ahavat Yisrael and community and create an opportunity for students to meet new friends and hang out with old ones. Outings include picnics, barbecues, Cocktail Shabbat kiddushes, and Jewnity games such as paintball and bowling.

A 24/7 student center with staff living on-site (upstairs), making them available any time.

3 Amazing Property Beautiful building with

6,200ft2

of renovated space and room for expansion!

The new Chabad Student Centre is a Canadian Heritage home that was built in the neo-Gothic Revival style. It is distinct in its windows, wood trim, and architecture. Quite close to campus, it is a great location for Shabbat dinners as well as evening programs.

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HIGHLIGHTS

EVENT SPACE FOR UP TO 150 STUDENTS DINING AREA SEATS UP TO 95 STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN FOR DINING/CATERING EXTRA ROOMS GENERATE RENTAL INCOME

Kitchen

Library

Student Lounge & Dining Hall

Utility Room

Social Hall

Rental Room

Rental Room

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IMPACT! We expect the new Chabad Student Centre to immediately double the number of students we can host for programs and events.

The new centre will enable more students to be involved more often.

EVENT CAPACITY

40 150 AVERAGE SHABBAT ATTENDANCE

50

80

24/7 DROP-IN CENTRE

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SIMULTANEOUS EVENTS

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ORGANIZATIONAL REACH Total Participants

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2013 previous operations

2015 with new facility & expanded programs

2017 with new facility & expanded programs

350 students

500 students

650 students

FINANCIAL PLAN

$565K

$425K

In order to complete the project in a fiscally responsible manner, it will be divided into three Phases: • Phase 1: Purchase (Spring 2014)

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3 Complet

$720K

• Phase 2: Renovations & Occupation (Summer-Fall 2014) • Phase 3: Restoration & Debt Retirement (2015-2016)

Spring 2014

Fall 2014

2015-2016

PROJECT BUDGET PHASE 1 Down payment & closing costs

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

$720,000

TOTAL $720,000

Furnishings

$50,000

$50,000

Landscaping

$25,000

$25,000

Bathrooms

$40,000

$40,000

Kitchen

$95,000

$95,000

Electrical & Plumbing

$35,000

$35,000

Flooring

$35,000

$35,000

Paint & Drywall

$35,000

$35,000

Operations

$110,000

$110,000

$220,000

Windows

$100,000

$100,000

Debt Retirement

$175,000

$175,000

Meal Plan Initiative

$180,000

$180,000

$565,000

$1,710,000

Total

$720,000

$425,000

FUNDING PLAN DIVISION OF FUNDING SOURCES g Main Center Dedication g Building/Room Dedications g Tree of Life Donors g Donor’s Wall & General Donations

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Dedication Opportunities An opportunity to create an eternal legacy at The Chabad Student Centre.

All dedications will be recognized with a distinctive plaque next to the dedicated item/room.

Centre Dedication

$540,000

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3 Building Dedication

$360,000

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3 Student Resource Centre

$360,000

Reserv Reserv

Meal Plan Initiative

$180,000

Kitchen Dedication

$150,000

Social Hall Dedication

$150,000

Library Dedication

$54,000

Student Lounge Dedication

$36,000

Main Entrance Mezuzah

$18,000

All donors of the above dedications are automatically included in the Tree of Life.

Tree of Life K Gold Leaf: $10,800

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K Bronze Leaf: $3,600

Donor’s Wall n

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Gold Brick: $2,600

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Silver Brick: $1,800

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Bronze Brick: $1,000

Why Support

Chabad Student Centre?

An Engine for Unity: At Chabad, a Jew is a Jew is a Jew.

Period. End of story.

Skin in the Game:

Passion for Judaism:

Maximized ROI:

Track Record of Success:

At Chabad, failure is simply not an option. There is no escape strategy, and we are committed to serving our communities for as long as we live.

The overwhelming majority of every dollar goes to actual work on the ground, benefiting thousands of Jewish people every year.

Chabad philosophy stresses how the purpose of creation and true personal happiness are achieved through the joyous performance of good deeds and the study of Torah.

We are always thinking of how to become better at what we do. With your partnership and support, we can change the world!

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Thank you for your friendship and support.

Chabad Student Centre of Kingston 251 Brock Street, Kingston, ON K7L 1S3

Rabbi Sruly & Esti Simon, Co-Directors 613-877-9880 | rabbi@chabadstudentcentre.ca