I've decided to spearhead the planning and fundraising for an accessible playground to be built in my city, Syracuse UT. This is HUGE. It would involve getting at least 2 acres donated by the city, and raising at least $800,000. I talked to the city manager today, and he said another citizen has brought this to their attention, and the city council backs up the idea, but the only thing that can do is donate the land - they have no extra funds to give.
Excuse me? Donate land? That's a BIG deal! Woo hoo! =)
We're meeting next Monday so I can go over my ideas and plans of how I'm going to raise the money. I have done loads of research about this, and I have some tricks up my sleeve to make this happen. It won't happen tomorrow or even next year. In fact, I have a goal to have the project completed within 5 years. That sounds like a long time, but it is a realistic goal.
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Chloe inspired this project! Click on the picture to read her story.
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Chloe inspired this project! Click on the picture to read her story.
Contact
Questions? Comments? Email Tara Bennett at manntar@hotmail.com.
How to Donate
There are three ways to donate; simply write on your Syracuse utility payment check what portion of the payment should be donated to Chloe’s Playground, online, or in person at America First Credit Union to account #905624-3. Checks should be made out to “The Charitable Foundation of Syracuse City”, a nonprofit 501 C-3 foundation. All funds will be immediately routed to the Foundation, which is not connected to Syracuse City’s account.
Donors who contribute $100-150 are eligible for a 6”x6” paver brick with their personal name(s) or business name engraved into it. Donors who contribute $150 and up are eligible for a 6”x9” paver brick. All engraved pavers commemorating the donor will be used in the sidewalk surfaces within the playground.Become a Fan!
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