Dear fellow friends of Casowasco,

We give thanks for the ways in which you continue to keep the spirit of Casowasco alive. In our collaborations with Interim Director Colin Kerr-Carpenter, the Casowasco Discernment Team, and the UNY Conference Leadership and Finance teams, it has become clear that, if Casowasco is to reopen, significant monetary community contributions will be a necessary part of stabilizing its present and securing its future. We are committed to the future of Casowasco, and we know that you are too. Through our general fund and working one-on-one with donors, the Friends Board has already raised over $38,000 towards our goal. Now, we’re coming to you as we take this fundraising to the next level!

In preparation for the Conference Leadership Team’s November 15th meeting, where they will aim to approve the plan laid out by the Discernment Team over the past nine months, we are launching our Casowasco Grand Reopening Fundraiser! We aim to raise $75,000 by November 15th as proof of our ability to support a potential reopening. We want to be as transparent as possible, so in addition to this first goal, we aim to ultimately raise a total of $150,000 by March 1st, 2026.

Successfully reaching our ultimate goal of $150,000 would enable us to support the operating costs of Casowasco (more details on what types of activities you can expect to enjoy at camp with a possible reopening will be forthcoming!). We invite you to donate today and/or pledge an amount that you will donate by our March fundraising deadline. If you would like to make a pledge instead of donating today, please send us an email with your pledge request at friendsofcasowasco@gmail.com. A member of our board will work with you to arrange your pledge. Any questions you may have can similarly be directed to the same email address.

We hope you will help us reach our $75,000 goal by November 15th! Know that the fires of Casowasco are being kept warm for you, and we look forward to hopefully seeing you back on site one day soon.

Thank you,

The Board of Directors, AKA Friends of Casowasco

Colton Cayward

Sandy Dhimitri

Iain Cockram

Jo Cockram

Rev. Dr. JJ Warren

Ray Brown

Casowasco Grand Reopening Fundraiser

By Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center Foundation Inc

Casowasco Grand Reopening Fundraiser

To help support the costs of initial reopening and operation expenses of Casowasco in addition to the financial backing of the UNYUMC. Read more below!

Team Members