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Fund what matters now

Donations support advocacy, equipment needs, scholarship goals, and long-term fiscal support for WDAC community programs.

Our fund categories

Your support helps us strengthen the WDAC today and secure its future.

Friends of the WDAC fundraising supports immediate and future needs to ensure lap swim and therapy pools stay open to community use. Donors may request their gifts be used for one or more specific purposes (see below); or give generally, allowing Friends of WDAC to decide best uses.

Where Needed Most Fund for near-term needs. This fund includes quick-access cash reserves to help address opportunities and obstacles affecting aquatic center operations and pool users. Recent examples of FWDAC support include buying a back-up pump, new competition lane lines and a deck scrubber in 2025; and repairing the lap pool filtering system in 2026. This fund would also be used to help people who cannot afford pool fees (such as through scholarships), as well as other efforts to improve community access.
Legacy Fund for mid- to long-term needs. This fund is a long-term invested savings. Unlike an endowment, the Legacy Fund principal may be accessed to help with unexpected, urgent and unfunded repair or replacement of major equipment or building systems, such as the imminent need to replace the WDAC's aging roof. This fund may also help resolve operational emergencies that threaten to close the pools indefinitely. In the future, annual interest earnings may support continued community use of the WDAC's pools.

General donation

Donate to support the priorities noted above. You may designate funds for a specific project or purpose by indicating your wishes on the form.

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Payment note

Complete the donation form first, then use GiveButter to complete payment electronically.

Mail-in donations

Print and mail the completed PDF form with a check or money order.

Check/Money Order Payable to: "BYB (Friends of WDAC)"

Mail to:
Friends of the WDAC
P.O. Box 51, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Electronic payment note

T-shirt orders are not set up for electronic payment. Payment details are provided when order thresholds are met.

Planned / legacy giving

Planned giving options

Bequest in your will
Disbursement from a trust
Beneficiary proceeds from insurance policies, bank accounts, or retirement accounts
Proceeds from the sale of real estate, stock, or other non-liquid assets

Please consult your attorney and/or financial advisor for specific instructions and counsel. Friends of WDAC does not provide legal or financial advice.

Beneficiary / recipient details

Beneficiary / Request Recipient:
Be Your Best / Friends of the WDAC

Tax ID number: 88-2119092

Address: P.O. Box 51
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Email: contact@FriendsofWDAC.org

Legacy giving form (PDF)

Your Donation and BYB

95% of your dollars go to Friends of the WDAC, directly funding our efforts to ensure continued community access to the aquatic center.

5% goes to our sponsoring organization, Be Your Best, a local nonprofit promoting the health and wellness of Cottage Grove area residents.

In return, Friends receives nonprofit status, administrative support, financial and tax recordkeeping, and an established organizational structure. These essential services offer a lawful framework and the assurance of fiscal accountability for our supporters.

T-shirt order

Help build awareness among Cottage Grove residents and civic leaders by wearing our "I love my community pool" T-shirt to events and other gatherings. T-shirts come in a variety of sizes for children and adults. Order yours today! We'll get more made once enough T-shirt requests come in.

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