Camp Perkins News and Annoucements

THANK YOU, Donors, Volunteers, and Supporters! We have published our first annual Gratitude Report, a summary of what your support of Camp Perkins accomplished in 2010. It is your faithful support that makes the ministries of Camp Perkins possible. Click here for a PDF of the 2010 Gratitude Report, and watch for copies at your member congregation.

January 12, 2011 marks the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. In 2010, we asked you to join us in supporting Children of Israel Orphanage rebuild in Les Cayes. In December we sent a check for nearly $2,000. Thank you for your incredible response. Sue Steege, our friend and DCE from New York who was at the orphanage during the earthquake, will be sharing this check with the orphanage on her upcoming return trip to Haiti in March. She shared this with us,

"Thank you so much for the donation to help the Children of Israel Orphanage in Les Cayes, Haiti. The Orphanage was deemed unsafe after the massive earthquake on January 12, 2010 and is rebuilding on a new and beautiful plot of land in Torbeck, Haiti. Your gifts will help to ensure safe housing for 30+ orphans in family type setting, where the children learn that Jesus loves them and their physical and emotional needs are met. You are making a difference for these kids, in Jesus' name. Thank you!! We found out that our January trip is postponed because of the political unrest in Haiti. We are disappointed, but hoping to go in March." ~Sue Steege

Our 2011 Mission Project?  Lutheran Malaria Initiative Visit their website for more information!

 

Check the current snowfall for your retreat or weekend at Camp!!

Visit our photo album to see the latest updates for the winter of 2011-2012!

Camp Perkins receives $65,000 grant to spur charitable gifts

Thrivent Choice - Vote for Camp Perkins this summer!

Thrivent Choice is a new program that lets eligible Thrivent members help choose where Thrivent Financial gives back. While the funds available will be similar to the 2009 GivingPlus and Care in Congregations combined funds, Thrivent hopes to get more members involved in helping to choose where Thrivent Financial gives back. Eligible members will be able to help direct a full year's worth of Choice Dollars to institutions and congregations in 2010.

This summer eligible members may help direct Choice Dollars to Camp Perkins online or by calling the service center. Get ready to cast your ballot for Camp Perkins, your congregation, and other eligible organizations!

 Grant part of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation initiative

Camp Perkins recently received a $65,000 grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation, Appleton, Wis., designed to generate thousands more in financial gifts to the Camp Perkins.  Shown in the above picture, Camp Perkins Executive Director Signe White received the grant check from Thrivent representatives (left to right): Terry L. Reinke Twin Falls, ID, Brian D. Daniels Idaho Falls, ID, Robert J. Baker Nampa, ID and C. Todd Kraft Boise, ID. 

For more than 50 years friends of Camp Perkins have responded to the prompting of the Spirit to share generous gifts of time, talent and treasures. The founders of Camp Perkins had an amazing vision for the ministry of Camp Perkins and we want to ensure the ministry impacts as many youth, adults and families as possible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With this seed money, we hope to grow our current endowment and build a firm foundation of steadfast giving, ensuring the ministry of Camp Perkins as long as God wills.

The grant is part of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Charitable Gifting Initiative designed to educate supporters of Lutheran institutions and ministries about the advantages of tax-wise charitable gifts.

"It is our hope that this grant will strengthen Camp Perkins ability to inform potential donors of various options available to them to financially support the organization's/church's/school's work," said Brad Hewitt, president of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. "As people come alongside Camp Perkins with charitable gifts, Camp Perkins will become increasingly effective in carrying out its ministry."