INTERLOCHEN DONORS RESPOND WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF
In its nine-decade history, Interlochen has overcome many challenging times.
Your philanthropy enabled us to contract with the Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard to provide COVID-19 testing for the Interlochen campus community. We used three different rapid testing solutions: the Abbott IDNow, BD Veritor
The Great Depression, World War II, the 2008 recession, and other economically uncertain moments all put significant financial strain on the institution. Yet each time, despite all odds, Interlochen has been resilient and creative. The majority of the credit is due to Interlochen’s faithful supporters. Time and again, you have given generously, eager to do what you could to preserve an institution that has meant so much to so many. This year, you stepped up even more. Your support of the Emergency Response Fund was remarkable. Your gifts provided enhanced scholarship awards for students' families hit hardest by the pandemic, faculty and staff retention, and health and wellness investments to maintain a healthy environment for Academy students and the campus community.
Antigen test, and the Abbott Binax- Now cards. Overall, we conducted more than 17,000 tests. Emergency funds also provided air purifiers, PPE equipment,
"Thank you for taking care of the amazingly talented students— Interlochen is a very special place!" — Lisa Preis
plexiglass protection, and signage to ensure our students, faculty, and staff remained safe and healthy during Academy and Camp.
“Through quarantine, it seemed like all life was holding its breath. When I returned to campus, I breathed in again. Thank you for giving me a home, a family, and a chance to step into the world as a rounded, inspired, and dedicated human being." — Sophia (IAA 18-21)
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2021 ANNUAL REPORT
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