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To help Central's donors provide practical assistance for campus projects, Central is launching "Manna Projects." This platform, powered by The Minuteman Fund, encourages friends of the College to enhance the campus locations and strengthen student retention efforts.
Minuteman donors have been on the leading edge of supporting Central for many years. Central invites students, alumni, and parents to join forces with this historic group to meet unexpected campus needs. As many people come together to support these Manna Projects, it will be like the manna provided by the Lord for the Israelites.
Your support of Manna Projects brings these key benefits:
Responsive Giving - Donors who participate in The Minuteman Fund have demonstrated prompt and timely gifts when a need arises. As a new Manna Project is identified, these donors are notified and asked to contribute immediately.
Tangible Improvements - Manna Projects bring practical and visible improvements to the campus. The Minuteman Fund brings specific enhancements to benefit students.
Donor Engagement - “Minutemen” are strongly connected to the College and its needs. They want to see the direct results of their contributions and understand their impact on the lives of students and the campus community. Manna Projects invite them to support their passions and interests.
Agility and Flexibility - Manna Projects are smaller in time and cost, making them able to be accomplished in a timely manner. Emerging needs receive priority attention.
Collaborative Decision-making - The College’s leaders listen to input from students, staff, and supporters for potential Manna Projects. Donor feedback helps shape decisions about future projects to be funded. (You are invited to give your input at the bottom of this page.)
The Minuteman Fund demonstrates the power of collective giving and the college's commitment to continuous improvement for its students. It symbolizes the strong partnership between the college and its donors to positively impact campus life through meaningful Manna Projects. Sign up for information about Manna Projects at CCCB.edu/mp.
Read about the latest project below, help however you can, and then share with others.
Current Manna Project
Remodeling The Walton Student Center
The Walton Student Center was built in 2008 to be the student body's "family room." The 6,600-square-foot facility has space for study, recreation, and fellowship. Students also gather there on Thursday nights for "Thrive" worship. It also includes the Harvest House cafe, serving coffee drinks and simple meals. Since the cafeteria is closed on the weekend, the only place to get meals on campus is the Harvest House. The choices are limited because the facility was not originally designed for food preparation.
In the next few months, the cafe will be upgraded to meet evening and weekend food service needs. Improving food service offerings will require new stoves, freezers, and stainless-steel prep tables. At a cost of $17,500, this project will improve the quality and variety of weekend food and beverages. This will also add to the welcoming and comfortable environment for students.
Many students have weekend ministries. On Saturdays, they prepare lessons and sermons. After church on Sundays, they return to relax, socialize, and study for the next week. This project will greatly improve the students' weekend experience, but your help is needed to make it happen.
Will you consider supporting this Manna Project? You are among the hundreds of people who have seen the past needs and responded to the call. Whether you make a thin-crust or deep-dish donation at this time, it will be a "meaty" gift to feed those who eat there for years to come.