SCSAA ANNOUNCES CHALLENGE — GRANT FOR SIDNEY CENTER PLAYGROUND
Sidney Center Girl Raises Funds for Park
The Board of Directors of the Sidney Central School Alumni Association (SCSAA) has made a $2,500 matching challenge grant to the Sidney Center Improvement Group (SCIG) for the restoration of the Sidney Center Park and Playground. Sidney Center has seen an influx of young families who have expressed a need for a safe, open outdoor space for their children to play. SCIG identified the need to help the community rebuild the playground after a flood mitigation project left the park cut in half, as well as the baseball field removed and much of the equipment in need of repair or replacement. The project will take place in three phases and will consist of restoring what is currently at the park, installing new park/playground equipment and allowing safe access to the park with a footbridge over the stream. SCSAA has committed to match each donation dollar for dollar up to $2,500. Your contribution will help advance this project forward and is greatly appreciated. Below is an aerial photo of the park in its current state.
Isabella Conroy When then 6 year-old Isabella Conroy of Sidney Center was asked by her parents what she wanted for her 7th birthday party she replied confidently, “ya know, we really need to get the park looking better, so I think I want people to give money to it instead of getting presents.” While impressed that their daughter would consider being so selfless and thoughtful, they assumed this was a fleeting idea. Story con’t on page 3....
To make a donation, please make checks payable to: SCSAA or Sidney Central School Alumni Association Mail to: SCSAA, P.O. Box 2186, Sidney, NY 13838 Memo: SCIG (Sidney Center Park Project)
Thank You for Your Support!
If you would like to learn more about the Sidney Center Improvement Group (SCIG) and follow the progress of the restoration project, please visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/SCIGNY