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The Glenview Park Foundation was formed in 1996 with the goal of supporting the park district in the delivery of recreation programs, services and facilities as well as providing healthy recreational events for the Glenview community.  Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $2 million through fundraising events like the 3v3 Soccer Fest and the Firecracker Classic Golf Outing. These funds have been used to build playgrounds, recast the Jackman Bear statue and build the surrounding plaza, provide community grants, and build parks and facilities throughout Glenview. It is an investment in the community’s future; making Glenview an even better place to live. 

Our Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 
     
 
   
   

Current Projects - 2009

The Glenview Park Foundation is wrapping up a very busy year.  In addition to its two annual fundraisers, the Firecracker Classic Golf Outing and the Glenview 3v3 Soccerfest, the Foundation Board approved grants to two very deserving recipients. 

The Glenview Park District has received a grant for $15,000 to support its Leisureship program which pays for children of underprivileged families to participate in summer camps, sports, arts and other recreation programs. With the current economy, this grant has allowed the Park District to serve more families than any other year since the program started over 30 years ago.

The Park Foundation has also approved a $15,000 grant to Glenview Youth Services to support the new facility they have opened at 3080 West Lake Avenue.  Youth Services is dedicated to the mental health, character development and physical well-being of children and families in our community.  The Park Foundation's grant will be used to purchase recreational equipment for the new facility.

The Foundation is also working on a major project involving our community's special needs population.  Discussions are currently underway with the North Suburban Special Recreation Association and its foundation to enter into a joint project that will provide convenient meeting space for recreational programs and services.  Watch this space for updates on its progress.

If you would like to learn more about the Foundation and how you can be a part of its important work, please contact Bob Quill at (224) 521-2246.

 

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