Project Playground Receives 2 New Grants!
The community fundraising effort to replace the playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary is going well. So far, total cash and in-kind funds total $131,000 of the $166,000 needed.
Project leader Sandy Metwally just learned that the project was awarded a West Family Foundation grant of $10,000 – the maximum the Foundation generally awards. And, the West Family Foundation was so impressed with Jacksonville’s community support, it donated an additional $5,000!
Other grants include a $4,000 Jacksonville Boosters Foundation grant. Local contractor Andy Batzer has volunteered to be the general contractor to install the equipment (with the help of 30 volunteers) for an in-kind value of $25,000. Also Amys’ kitchen generously donated 380 pizzas that raised over $1000 in sales. Finally, the Rays Market bottle recycling program has raised over $550. With donations from school families and community members of $22,000 +, the project is getting closer to reality. Way to go Project Playground! For information on donating to this program, contact Sandy Metwally at sandymetwally@gmail.com or 541-941-5771