Foundation
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
As the Grand Forks Park District continues to enhance the lives of those in our city, we ask that you consider contributing to our foundation, which will provide valuable support in the development of programs, facilities and parks, benefiting not only the children and families of today, but future generations to come.
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Imagine Campaign
Please visit imaginegf.com for information regarding the Choice Wellness Center and Y Family Center renovation project. For questions, contact the GF Park District at 746-2750 or the
Y Family Center at 775-2586.
Click on Imagine Logo!
Giving Hearts Day - 2010
GIVING HEARTS DAY - FEBRUARY 11TH
Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) has selected the GF Parks and Recreation Foundation to participate in the 2010
Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that will be held on February 11. Contributions of $10 or more will be matched by DMF. To support the GF Parks and Recreation Foundation and
have your donation matched, simply go to www.impactgiveback.org on February 11th and click
on the Giving Hearts Day “Learn More/Donate” button.
Funds generated on Giving Hearts Day will go directly to youth scholarships! Last year, we raised $8000 cash and DMF matched $5000. Our to scholarships for kids in our community through this program in 2009 was $13,000! Let's make it an even greater year! Please give online on February 11th at www.impactgiveback.org to the GF Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Our Foundation Mission
Contribute to and promote healthful lifestyles in our community through the development and enhancement of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, programs and activities for all people of Grand Forks, regardless of age, physical ability or economic position.
Our Foundation Vision
The Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation is committed to the development and utilization of funds to progress the betterment of our community. Some ideas include, but are not limited to:
- Provide financial support to children who may otherwise be unable to participate in Park District programs due to family financial constraints.
- Continue to develop and enhance programs offered through the Park District to all children and adults, regardless of age and/or ability.
- Prioritize needs regarding the maintenance and upgrades of existing facilities, as to continue providing programs in safe and quality environments.
- Develop new parks and facilities based on the ever-changing needs of the community.
- Support youth groups and projects, which focus on risky behavior prevention and promote healthful decisions and opportunities.
Ways to Give
Cash Donation
Most gifts take the form of cash donations. It is as
easy as writing a check or using your credit card.
Checks should be made payable to the Grand Forks
Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Life Insurance
Many, if not most people own some form of life
insurance policy, which can play a very important
role when planning future giving. Life insurance
for cheritable donation purposes can be accomplished
by 1) the transfer of ownership of an existing
policy to the Grand Forks Parks and Recreation
Foundation, or 2) the purchase of a life insurance
policy, which names the Grand Forks Parks and
Recreation Foundation as the beneficiary.
Appreciated Property
Planning for giving can include long-term appreciated
securities or real estate as an option for donation.
This option can also generate a favorable tax
benefit over a long period of time.
Ulland Grant Opportunity
The next application for Ulland Grants will be made available October 1, 2009.
This applilcation round will support the 2010 Ulland Grants Award Year.
Contact Bill Palmiscno at 746-2750 for any additional information.
For more information, please contact:
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Grand Forks Park District
1210 7th Avenue South | Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-746-2750
FOUNDATION NEWS
(02/13/2009)
Thanks to Dakota Medical Foundation's GIVING HEARTS DAY and many generous online donations, the GF Parks and Recreation Foundation raised over $13,000, which will support Parks and Recreation scholarships for kids and families in our community!
You can still donate to the GF Parks and Recreation Foundation online through our friends at Dakota Medical Foundation and the Impact Foundation. Please go to: www.impactgiveback.org >>
