Friends of New Troy

"building a community one neighbor at a time"

Friends of New Troy is a non-profit organization formed to raise funds for the purchase of the former New Troy Campus for use as a community center and park. On May 19, 2006, the organization's President, Terry Hanover, signed a purchase agreement with River Valley School District, and presented the District with a deposit of $24,000. On June 19, 2006, the organization purchased the property with the backing of Fifth Third Bank and the Friends of New Troy Steering Committee.

Funds for the deposit were raised through the generous donations of members and businesses, plus numerous events held over the past year, including a Chili Cook-Off, Halloween Port-A-Pit Chicken Dinner, Spring Fling Dance, and Take Possession Taco Dinner and Auction. To raise the remainder, grants have been applied for and more fund-raising events are planned. The thermometer pictured below, which sits on the lawn of the former elementary school, tracks our progress.

Won't you help? There are many ways you can do so: by becoming a member, making a contribution or pledge, helping with or participating in events, purchasing an engraved brick to be included in our future memorial park, or purchasing a t-shirt, hat, or packet of our historic New Troy notecards. See the boxes elsewhere on this page for instructions on how to make a pledge or purchase.

* Friends of New Troy is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up entirely of volunteers. All contributions are tax deductable.

updated April 12, 2008