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Build A Bridge Campaign
After nearly 20 years of dreaming and hard work, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is finally open!
Despite this wonderful news, we still face the challenge of having to raise an additional $10 million to cover the cost of the project. That's a big challenge, but we've overcome huge hurdles in the past and we will meet this challenge as well, but we need your help.
Walkway's staff, board members and supporters continue to pursue government, corporate and foundation grants to support the project. At this critical phase, Walkway needs to tap every possible source of funding at its disposal. Every donation - whether it's $100 or $1 million - matters immensely in meeting our fundraising goals.
So, if you've ever thought of giving something to Walkway, now's the time to give. If you ever wanted to become affiliated with an organization that has truly galvanized a region behind its special dream, now's the time to give. If you have been on the bridge you can appreciate that it is a monument to Hudson Valley ingenuity, history and community cooperation. Now's the time to give.
The following donation levels and naming opportunities are being offered. To see a list of Build A Bridge contributors to date, click here.
Friend - Up to $999
- Your name (or designee) listed on the Walkway Over the Hudson website.
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Your name listed annually in Crossings, the Walkway Over the Hudson newsletter.
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A one-year membership to Walkway Over the Hudson.
Donors:
Dispatcher - $1,000 - $9,999
- All of the above, plus:
- A genuine railroad spike pulled from the bridge.
Flagman - $10,000 - $24,999
- All of the above, plus:
- A 4 inch round "donor disk" engraved with your name or sentiment located on the bridge decking.
- A Walkway Over the Hudson poster.
Brakeman - $25,000 - $49,999
- All of the above, plus:
- A Walkway Over the Hudson poster, signed by the designer, Woody Pirtle.
Conductor - $50,000 - $99,999
- All of the above, plus:
- A copy of the book, Bridging the Hudson: The Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge and Its Connecting Lines, signed by the author, Carleton Mabee.
Upper Level Donors:
Hudson Connecting Railroad Advocate - $100,000 - $249,999
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All of the above, plus:
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Your name on a permanent plaque on the bridge, noting donation level. (Replaces donor disk.)
- Your name on a bench or table. (Does not carry over to the next giving level.)
Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Sponsor - $250,000 - 499,999
- All of the above, plus:
- Your name on a table and bench seating area. (Does not carry over to the next giving level.)
Central New England Railway Patron - $500,000 - $999,999
- All of the above, plus:
- Your name on a covered structure on the bridge. (Does not carry over to the next giving level.)
- A private pre-opening bridge tour.
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Champion - $1,000,000 - $1,999,999
- All of the above, plus:
- Your name on the east entry gate to the bridge. (Does not carry over to the next giving level.)
- A one time use of the bridge for a private function.
New York Central Railroad Benefactor - $2,000,000 and up
- All of the above, plus:
- Your name on the Walkway Over the Hudson Waterfront Elevator.
Note: Recognition on tables and benches will last the natural life of the furniture or a minimum of 10 years, whichever is longer. In the event furniture is damaged, Walkway Over the Hudson will guarantee replacement of furniture. For seating area, covered structure, gate or elevator, in the event of damage, Walkway will guarantee replacement or repair of the structure.
Click here to donate, and be a part of history in the making. Thank you for your support!
Walkway Over the Hudson is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible. If your company offers a matching gift program, please let us know.
