The Friends exists because limitations in the Town of Greenwich's budget don't allow for a funding level that fully supports the facility and programming needs of the Wallace Center. The only way to raise sufficient funds to bridge that shortfall was to form a nonprofit organization that could solicit funding. Those funds could then either be donated to the Town to enhance the facility or expended directly to provide senior programming.

Without the support of The Friends, ongoing and future facility renovation and enhancement couldn’t take place. Funding from The Friends will also allow additional and enhanced programming beyond what is possible under the Town of Greenwich budget. With funds previously raised, and with funds donated from the Wallace Trust, The Friends will be able to meet its previous funding commitment to the Town for the ongoing renovation project that will provide a new kitchen and café facility, along with renovated and enhanced program spaces. 

Going forward The Friends’ plan is to develop an ongoing fundraising effort to provide funds for future Wallace Center capital projects and to continue expanding programming.  

The Friends is an IRS qualified 501(C)(3) organization with all donations to it being tax deductible.