Celebrating over 45 years of Christian camping in Iowa

 

 

 

Give the Gift... of Outdoor Ministry!

Gifts of prayer, volunteer time, financial contributions and items are crucial to sustain the important ministries of Ewalu. Programs at Ewalu are safe, effective and powerful thanks to the many individuals, families, churches and groups who contribute so generously. These things also keep our facilities working well for Ewalu's busy year-round retreat ministry. We are grateful to all who remember Ewalu by supporting this extension of the Church.

Financial contributions to Ewalu 

There are many ways to contribute financially to outdoor ministry.  You can make a simple monetary donation, or consider one of the following options.

   - Charitable gift annuities
   - Thrivent's Matching Gift Program (see below)
   - Gifts from Thrivent branch organizations
   - Stock or property
   - Include Ewalu's ministry in your will
   - Purchase a quilt at Ewalu's Fall Festival and Quilt Auction
   - Send your kids to summer Bible camp
   - Gifts in kind - see "Wish List" below

If you would like to make a gift to Ewalu or have any questions about planned giving opportunities, contact Dale Goodman, Executive Director, or Paul Little, Development Director. 

Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center
37776 Alpha Avenue, Strawberry Point, IA  52076
Office phone:  563-933-4700
paullittle@ewalu.org


Ewalu Club Dinner - May 31, 2009
Wagon Tours at 2 p.m., Appetizers 4:30 p.m., Meal at 6 p.m.
Ewalu staff will provide the program. RSVP to Paul Little
This year's speaker will be Ron Steele of KWWL News
 

 

Wish List...

We need your help finding these items! Ewalu hosts retreats 45+ weekends per year and offers summer Bible camp programs for over 1,000 kids each year, and thousands of other visitors for retreats and programs. Your donations will be put to use! The camp urrently needs the following items.  Can you help?

SUMMER PROGRAM 
   hiking backpacks (external frame)
   binoculars
   4-person tents (or larger)
   white t-shirts (new) for tie-dies and crafts
   cloth bags 16x20" or bigger (reusable; eliminates plastic carry bags for packout meals)
   CD player
   cooking grates (for cooking over fire)
   DVD / VCR player
   canoes

PROPERTY 
   tools of all types
   vacuum cleaners
   John Deere Gator, Kawasaki Mule or other UTV
   extension cords (12 gauge or larger preferred)
   air compressor, gas-powered

VEHICLES 
   small car (auto transmission)
   tractor with a loader

KITCHEN 
   commercial-grade mixer
   new microwave
   stainless steel "stock pot" with heavyweight bottom (3 gallon or larger)
   Corelle dish set (or similar) for cabins

OTHER
   recent ELCA national church directory (yearbook)

On behalf of the Ewalu staff, board and approximately 9,000 people each year
who benefit directly through participation, THANK YOU for your faithful support!

Matching Gift Program / Thrivent Financial

Through Thrivent Financial's Giving Plus Program, Thrivent contributes 50 cents for every dollar that a member donates to an eligible organization such as Camp Ewalu based on the following guidelines.

If you are a Thrivent member age 16 or older, Thrivent will contribute 50 cents for every dollar of qualifying gifts you provide to Ewalu. There is no minimum gift amount to participate. Matching funds through Giving Plus are capped at $300 for gifts of $600 or more.

To participate in Giving Plus, simply complete aGiving Plus brochure and include it with your next gift to Ewalu. Full program information can be found here or contact the Ewalu office.

Members who volunteer 25 or more hours at Ewalu are eligible to increase their gift up to an additional $100.   Thrivent will contribute 50 cents for each $1 of the added gift.

We want to help you make the most of your gifts!  If you would like a Giving Plus application or additional information about giving to Ewalu, please contact Development Director Paul Little by phone at 563-933-4700, or by email.