Dear Deadwood Creek Services Supporters,

As we reflect on the past year, we're thrilled to share the milestones that have shaped our community. Your unwavering support has been instrumental, and we're excited to update you on a few highlights.

Public Internet Pilot Project - Early Spring:

Recognizing the growing need for connectivity, we implemented public internet access at the Community Center as a pilot project, hoping to create a central hub for online activities, research, and communication. Your feedback, crucial for shaping its future, will be sought to determine continuation in 2024 and voting will take place at the Annual Meeting on January 5th, 2024.

Bylaws Update - Late Spring:

In response to our evolving community, the Bylaws and governing documents underwent a comprehensive review, ensuring relevance and alignment with changing community needs. Find them on our website at: www.deadwoodcreekservices.org/board-documents

Playground Construction - July:

Quote from Playground Impact Survey: “My son loves it - he recently had a school project about his favorite place & wrote that it was the community center because it had a playground and KIDS!”

The completion of the playground project in July enhances our capacity to connect across generations and provides a welcoming space for families and children. It has significantly increased the presence of young people at the Center and the use of the Center overall.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have contributed to this project over the multiple years and wide community engagement that it took for this to be completed!

Deadwood Oral History Project - Fully Funded:

In a beautiful show of community support, the Deadwood Oral History Project received full funding (nearly $8000) over the summer via generous grants and donations.

The oral history project will capture the experiences, insights, and memories of our residents, creating a valuable archive that will be cherished by future generations. Interviews with residents are underway and we're thrilled to provide more updates as the project progresses.

Challenges and Increased Monthly Costs:

Increased center use has brought higher costs for supplies and utilities, necessitating additional resources and cleaning efforts from our dedicated team.

A full report will be available at the Annual Meeting, but here are a few financial changes we’ve seen - both good and bad!

Rising Cost of Insurance: $1615 for 2023 - expected to increase in 2024

Increased Income from Center Rentals: $750* - compared to $40 in 2022

Consistent Cost of Maintenance, Cleaning and Supplies: $1231* compared to $1461 in 2022.

Total Grant Funding Received in 2023: $36,825*

Balance of Unrestricted Funding: $11,586* compared to $14,398 in 2022 *as of 11/2023

Save the Date: 2024 Annual Meeting - January 5th at 5pm:

Join us for a potluck dinner on January 5th at 5 pm at the Center. We'll provide updates and celebrate accomplishments of the year, hear from community organizations, and plan collaboratively for 2024!

2024 Calendars for Sale - $15 with Proceeds Benefiting DCS:

Our 2024 Deadwood Birthday Calendars will be available for $15 starting in December.

Celebrate local birthdays and support ongoing maintenance needs for the Deadwood

Community Center! Purchase at events, via the Paypal Donation on our website or arrange mailing by calling 720-427-3330.

Call for Donations:

Considering increased costs and ongoing efforts to improve our programs, we ask for your support. Your tax-deductible donations can be made online at: 

www.deadwoodcreekservices.org through PayPal or mailed to PO Box 12, Deadwood, OR 97430.

Since we began tracking volunteer hours in July, the board has donated 282 hours

(valued at over $9,000 as in-kind support for grant applications) and we know many others have contributed as well - thank you so much for your continued support; your impact is visible in the community and it is having a real impact!

We're excited about the year ahead, dedicated to fostering community, promoting collaboration, and cherishing the Deadwood way of life.

With gratitude,

Deadwood Creek Services Board of Directors

Courtney Stone, Convener

Kate Harnedy, Secretary

Maggie Muir, Treasurer

Danell Sundstrom

Ami Levy

Mary Gibney

P.S. Thank you for all of the little ways that you give to DCS - we see the cleaning, donated supplies and firewood, thank you notes and more… These are the gifts that truly keep the Center at the core of our community. Your contributions and generosity warms our hearts and makes all of us excited to continue to work together to serve this beautiful community.