Organization
Decatur Parks Foundation
By encouraging the financial support of businesses and individuals, the Decatur Parks Foundation supports the Decatur Park District’s facilities, park & recreation programs, which spur economic development, nurture our citizens’ health and well-being, and enhance our community’s quality of life.
Member's Wish List
| Item/Purpose | $ Amount | % Funded |
|---|---|---|
| (20) Amazon Gift Card for Scovill Zoo Support the efforts of Scovill Zoo and our Zookeepers by purchasing gift cards that will be used to clear the Amazon wish list. The list is full of exhibit upgrades, toys and enrichment items for the animals. |
$1,000 |
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| (25) Fund a Scholarship $150 donation covers 1 scholarship for seasonal programming. Scholarships are administered on a subjective basis through our scholarship coordinator and in 2023 we had more than 80 scholarships awarded. |
$3,750 |
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| (4) Outdoor Furniture at Scovill Activity Center Enhance the visitor experience by providing outdoor furniture for our new outdoor space and walking path at Scovill Activity Center |
$2,500 |
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| (5) DISC Daycamp & Schools Out Supplies Support this safe recreation-based support service by donating to purchase new balls, games, gym equipment, sunscreen, and classroom supplies |
$500 |
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| Boo at the Zoo Decorations Purchase updated seasonal decorations for this family favorite fall activity |
$2,000 |
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| Day camp playground balls/jump ropes and Childcare toys/rug |
$1,000 |
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| Fairview Park Roller Skating We need some help purchasing additional roller skates for winter skating at Fairview Park. These weekends were such a success in 2024 that we need to purchase additional sizes to accommodate the demand |
$750 |
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| Fund a Scholarship for a child/teen Every scholarship dollar will be used towards providing accessibility Park District programming to every member of our community. |
$150 |
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| Heart & Soul Choir Program Expenses Cover the cost of t-shirts, sheet music and program expenses for the Heart and Soul choir. This group is for people with developmental disabilities and has become a huge success under our Special Recreation Programming |
$600 |
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| Sculpture Park Audio Guide Sponsorship Provide a new audio tour and interactive visit of the Scovill Sculpture Park. The tour will include audio interviews by the artists explaining their art, Park interactive map and kids games. |
$5,000 |
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| Senior Programming Purchase new art supplies, games, and books for the Senior Center at Scovill Activity Center |
$1,000 |
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| Support Arts at the Decatur Park District Our Arts programming is bursting at the seams at the Park District. Assist our cultural arts team by covering the cost of additional costume expenses for the 2025 Best of Winter Stock Show, Alice in Wonderland. The performance is doubled cast due to the success of our young performers and additional costumes will be necessary |
$750 |
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| Trees on the Tees Any donation will help go towards the cost of this event and supporting the new infrastructure and holiday displays |
$5,000 |
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