Save the Center http://www.savethecenter.org/en/rss Save the Center RSS Feed. Save the Center http://www.savethecenter.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.savethecenter.org Copyright 2009 Save the Center Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@savethecenter.org Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:54:30 GMT Content Managers http://www.savethecenter.org/en/cms/34/ The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation and the Foundation for the Retarded are both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Donors may choose to restrict the use of funds for specific projects or programs or make a general donation to be utilized as needed. Donations may be utilized for: Tuition assistance Client events, such as summer camp or the annual Holiday Banquet Capital Expenditures, Renovations and Maintenance needs Equipment and Supplies Click Here to Make a Donation Wish Lists The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation accepts in kind donations of needed supplies, equipment or services. Donated items help keep our administrative costs down and donors may be eligible for a tax deduction. Please take a moment to review our wish list. If you find a wish that you are able to fulfill please contact Gifts In Kind as listed above. In kind donations are not limited to the wish list items below, if you... http://www.savethecenter.org/en/cms/34/ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:11:18 GMT Content Managers http://www.savethecenter.org/en/cms/42/ The City of Houston notifies The Center of plans to seize the West Dallas campus. On March 23, 2007, Forest R. Christy, Jr., director of real estate with the City of Houston, wrote a letter to The Center notifying us that the City plans to sell the property we recognize as the “West Dallas campus,” located at 3550 West Dallas. The Center was asked to sign a short term lease of three years and agree to then leave the property. Board member Jack Manning is chairing a task force to work through the legal issues regarding the property on West Dallas. The task force includes Eva Aguirre, executive director, and members of the Board of Governors and the Foundation for the Retarded Board of Trustees. They are C. Wayne Johnson, David Baldwin, president of the Foundation, B.Z. Lee and Chris Borreca. “We have a 99 year lease on five acres of property, which was signed in 1963, and which is still fully in effect. And, we have a preferential right to a 30 year renewal on the... http://www.savethecenter.org/en/cms/42/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:38:36 GMT