Dear Valued Supporters:
I think it is fair to say that we all are fatigued by the absence and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I can assure you that all of us here at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center are all determined to convert this disruption into an opportunity for excellence. As we mentioned in our last communication, our name has changed to reflect more accurately who we are and what we mean to the communities we serve. Science education is our core mission.
Our mission has always been to educate, engage, and inspire in order to support both families and formal educational institutions. As a community anchor, and in our capacity as the NASA Langley Visitor Center, we are a leader in elementary STEM education, programing, and research. Our programs have been developed to change the trajectory of lives in our community. Our leadership in STEM education supports the development of literate, citizen, and career-ready youth, whose futures are our principle objective.
We will open again very soon as we progress towards the completion of our renovations of the IMAX Theater and the Space Explorer Gallery. These two projects alone are costing approximately $1,500,000 and will be open in time for the December holidays. We believe you will be impressed with the changes.
In order to maintain our stability, you can imagine we have had to make hard choices during these challenging times. In this regard, we assure you that we are acting responsibly while investing in the future. In order to achieve this objective, we need your support. If you have already answered our appeal, we wish to thank you. If you have not yet gotten around to supporting our work, we hope to soon be able to count you as part of our increasing family of stakeholders. We know you appreciate the importance of fostering children’s interest and curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). This is how we ensure all of our communities have the skills necessary to achieve their life choices.
Please follow the link below (or send your donation in the envelope provided if you received this by mail) to ensure that our visitor experiences and programs are able to continue to thrive. We are a 501(3)c private nonprofit educational institution, and your support is tax deductible. Most importantly, your support enables us to continue to invest in our children’s future.
Please take a moment to consider our request. Your support is more important than ever!
Regards,
Robert R. Griesmer
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