Where Does My Money Go?
Your money will go directly to support our Parks and Recreation Department. This could include physical improvements to our parks or scholarships for children to participate in camps, youth sports, or other programming. Here are some examples of what you can fund:
$30 pays for 2 Youth Program Participants (youth soccer, first tee golf, flag football, etc)
$50 buys Art Supplies for RIFAC Pre-School
$150 pays for 5 Youth Program Participants
$225 sends one child to summer camp
$500 will purchase a small amenity in one of our city parks
$1000 buys an Expression Swing
$2500 buys New Signage for a Park
How Can I Help?
There are several ways to donate to the Foundation.
By Mail:
Checks may be made payable and sent to:
Rock Island Parks and Recreation Foundation
4303 24th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
Click Here for a donation form to include with your gift.
Online:
Or click on the button below to make a donation to the Foundation online
HOW ELSE CAN I DONATE OR PARTICIPATE?
The Foundation is happy to accept more than just cash donations! You can help by volunteering on a committee, or donating equipment or supplies. Contact John Gripp (link to email), the Director of the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department, to arrange a donation of physical goods.
You might also consider remembering the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Foundation in your estate planning. We are a registered 501©(3) organization. What better way to leave a legacy than to ensure that our beautiful parks will continue to be maintained and thrive for generations to come. For more information on this, contact Bill Nelson (email link), Executive Director of the Foundation.