While the physical transformation of the Covina Theater into the state-of-the-art Covina Center for the Performing Arts is a huge undertaking, it is actually only the beginning. Much more will be needed to ensure that the Center realizes its full potential as a community resource and the region's cultural hub. We hope you will browse this page for current donor opportunities and contact us if you have questions. Let us know if you have other ideas about how you can help!
For every person who loves the arts and theater, there is an opportunity to be a part of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts. Here are some of the ways you can show your support.
Theater Seat Sponsorship: $500 each - All seats have been sponsored
Each sponsored seat will bear a plaque with the name of the donor.
Marquee Letters
Wall of Fame "Star" Sponsors
Fundraising Event Tickets: price varies
Check back frequently for news about upcoming fundraising events.
CCPA's Generous Friends
It's a lot of fun being a friend of the Covina Center for the Performing Arts! In 2004, two themed fundraising events have involved hundreds of theater lovers and raised more than $43,000 - every penny of it poured into CCPA and Center Stage Repertory. Click here for a current list of friends, socially-conscious companies and community-minded individuals who are pitching in to help nurture the arts in our community.
Find the Covina Center circle of giving that's right for you:
Emerald Circle ($5,000 - $10,000)
Diamond Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)
Sapphire Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)
Ruby Circle ($500- $999)
Pearl Circle ($250 - $499)
Gold Circle ($100 - $249)
Wall of Fame "Star" Sponsors
Chris Champion
Retha Champion
Morgan Hass
Drake Hass
Kari Marsalisi
John Carmadella
Dorothy Carmadella
Betty Ferguson
Norm Reynolds
Joyce Ruvalcaba
Sandy Hass
Ray Keays
Cookie Miller
Ed Miller
George Peterson
Linda Peterson
John Gardner
Ralph Cavallo
Noreen Cavallo
Indy Mac Bank
Chet & Clara Ruckman
The Enger Family
In memory of Bob
Nordstrom
Dr. Forest & Miriam Tennant
Theater seat sponsors to date for the Covina Center for the Performing Arts come from throughout Southern California -- from La Jolla to Covina: Mr. & Mrs. Willis E. Fagan, Willis E. Fagan Architect & Associates
Bruce and Patty Anderson, Bruce Anderson Engineering, Covina
George Hagelis, Alpha Omega Construction, Alhambra
Dan and Jennifer Althouse, Covina
Gary and Jet Becker, Glendora
Harry and Barbara Borak, Valley Insurance Services, West Covina
Ralph and Noreen Cavallo, Upland
Champion Family Foundation, Covina
Stephen Champion, Time Finance, Covina
John and Dorothy Carmadella, San Dimas
Dr. Elton and Margaret Chatfield, West Covina
Patrick and Missy Copeland, Up 'til 4, Covina
Foell and Elder Law Corporation, Bill and Kim Elder, Anaheim
Mort & Mickie Fox, Covina
Rick Frazier, World Charter Investigations, San Dimas
John R. Gardner, Baldwin Park
John and Janet Gourley, Covina
Sandi Hass, Tempest Financial Services, Covina
Ray Keays, Executive BMW Services, Santa Ana
John & Lynn Klena, West Covina
Eldon & Donna Long, Covina Book Store
Paul and Brittany Lovell, Time Finance, Covina
Chris and Debbie Miller, Alpine
Ed and Cookie Miller, Covina
Orly Interiors, Glendora, John & Silvia Vallejos
George and Linda Peterson, Giovanni's Restaurant, Covina
Chet and Clara Ruckman, Covina
Jean and Tom Smith, Swan, previously Nu 2 U
John and Smokey Sutherland, Sutherland and Assoc, Ins., La Jolla
Tennant Foundation, Dr. Forest and Mariam Tennant, West Covina
Time Finance, Chris & Retha Champion
Rita Topalian, Esquire, Whittier
Joyce Huyett Turner, Huyett Turner Communications, Pasadena
Elizabeth Woodside, Duarte Walter Allen III
Patricia C. Allen Roy & Betty Batcheller Betty Bethke John & Carol Brittain
Village Oaks Surety & Ins. Services Clinique Ergonique, Newport Beach Patricia H. Cole Speech-Language Pathologist
Chuck &Audrey Conner Mark & Hiedi Cook Taco BellDowntownCovina
Fran & Peggy Delach Mike & Sue Eckert James & Pauline Hagelis
Bill & Carolynn Hanson & Family
Rich & Gayle Jett
Melva Keays Elaine Lazzeroni-longtime patron
Generous Donors include:
Roy and Betty Batcheller
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bennitt
Laura Brady
Linda Corwin Vocal Studio
Mr. and Mrs. J. Conners
David and Tina Crosby
Wilma Crawford, Tradeway Glass Company Larry and Sue Fetters
John Francis
Agnes Garwacki
Gold Jewelry, Covina Robert and Sharon Griffitts
Robert and Peg Hoffman
Bennett C. Jeong DDS
Laband Foundation
Elaine Lazzeroni
Tom and Barbara Miller
Bertha Mueller
Robert Neiuber, City of Covina
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Newman
Tom O'Leary
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmeri
Ruanna Skells
South Hills Escrow, Charlie and Sunny Maden
Gary and Carol Tavis
Elizabeth Woodside
Watch for your name in the near future.
Covina Center for Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization.
Your gift is tax deductible. Federal ID # 95-4014907