Parks Foundation

OUR COMMUNITY

Who we are:

The Batavia Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports and develops active spaces and projects to engage communities in intergenerational play and recreation.

Parks Foundation goals:

• To raise fun and funds in support of our mission. • To develop and pilot new park and recreation initiatives that promote an intergenerational community. • To explore and create community partnerships. • To be inclusive of all segments of the community. • To advocate and develop responsible stewardship of the communities, parks, and open spaces. • To partner with the Batavia Park District on providing resources for new parks and recreation projects.

Get involved in 2023

• Parks and River Clean-Up Days • Volunteer at Park District and Community Driven Festivals • Donate to the Peace on Earth Campaign • Share your ideas on improving our parks • Follow the foundation on Instagram and Facebook.

More information on the non-profit is available at https://bataviaparks.org/batavia-parks-foundation.

Meet the 2023 Board of Directors:

Britta McKenna, President Stefin Steberl, Vice President Dawn Moecher, Treasurer Sarah Ryerson, Secretary Mike Burke, Director Nikki Kazadi, Director Katie O’Brien, Director Laura O’Brien, Director Stan Oke, Director Bryant Taylor, Director Adam Thorne, Director

Batavia Parks Foundation Peace on Earth Campaign

Craig Foltos had a dream to install the message of “PEACE ON EARTH” on the bicycle-pedestrian bridge in downtown Batavia, Illinois. That dream came true through his efforts alongside volunteers and the Batavia Park District. This message of hope is proudly hung annually on the “Peace Bridge” during the holiday season. Today the dream is expanding with the Batavia Parks Foundation partnering with Foltos to help raise funds for permanent letters with digital LED lighting that will shine all year round.

3 Ways to Support

the “Peace on Earth” Campaign:

1. Try your luck and support by purchasing

“Play it Forward” raffle tickets and discount cards 2. Donate to the Batavia Parks Foundation for the project by helping us light up the sign as an “Illuminator” or by becoming a “Peace Ambassador” 3. Sponsor aspects of the project starting at $1,000

SUPPORT NOW AT bataviaparksfoundation. rallyup.com/peaceonearth

Help us make “Peace on Earth” a permanent statement from Batavia to the world!

Parks are for all seasons

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This Holiday Season Give the Gift of

This is your opportunity to be part of making PEACE ON EARTH Permanent art. We are closing in on our $50,000 goal!

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