November 8, 2007

The Case Foundation
1717 Rhode Island Ave. NW 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20036

RE: Plymouth Intergenerational Coalition application for Make It Your Own Awards grant

To Whom It May Concern:

As the State Senator representing Plymouth, Wisconsin, I am writing to respectfully request
your strong consideration for the Make It Your Own Awards grant application submitted by the
Plymouth Intergenerational Coalition for their Linking the Generations project.

If awarded, funds from this grant would build upon the support this organization has already
received from the private sector through individual, anonymous donations, corporate sponsorship, area volunteers and from the public sector through a Wisconsin Department of
Commerce planning grant.

One of the reasons that the Plymouth Intergenerational Coalition’s Linking the Generations project has received this level of financial support already is because there is widespread community support and involvement in this project. The coalition has brought together a group of volunteers from diverse community groups and non-profit organizations to address the needs of seniors, youth and families. In addition, they have worked hard to form partnerships, gain community input and research needs - all on a voluntary basis.

The work that has already gone into this project and the process that will continue to be followed exactly matches the civic engagement concept outlined in the mission of your grant. This is going to be a model project that other communities will look to replicate.

Thank you for your strong consideration of support for the Plymouth Intergenerational
Coalition’s application for the Make It Your Own Awards grant. Please contact me if you have
any questions about this matter.

Sincerely,

Joe Leibham
State Senator
9th State Senate