WE DID IT!
Dear Playground Supporters,
We are thrilled to share the incredible news that we have recently been awarded two grants that will significantly contribute to the realization of our dream playground. We have been awarded $125,000 from the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and another $88,000 from the Allardyce Bower Foundation to help cover cost of the rubber surfacing for the playground. With these grants, our total funds raised have surpassed $425,000!
This major achievement means that we are officially moving forward with the construction of the playground, and we are planning to kick off the building process this coming summer.
Over the next few weeks, we will be finalizing the design, and by the end of January, we will be placing orders for the equipment. Stay tuned for updated plans. Additionally, keep an eye out for event details as we plan to host a celebration to mark this incredible milestone.
As we move forward with finalizing the playground design and preparing for construction, we invite you to stay engaged and be part of the exciting journey ahead. We will be hosting a playground meeting on January 9th, 2024. Please email us at briarhillplayground@gmail.com if you'd like to attend.
A special shout-out goes to Dina Du for her outstanding efforts in organizing and collecting donations for TC Energy's matching program. Over $8,000 was raised!
We're still accepting donations to enhance the overall design and landscaping of the playground. If you haven't had a chance to contribute yet, please make your donation by December 31st.
This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers, who have been the backbone of this project. Whether you made a donation, organized fundraisers, attended events, brought in bottles, manned the bottle drive trailer, participated in our fundraisers, or generously donated to or purchased items from our auctions, your contributions have made a significant impact to our community. Of course, a special thanks goes out to our playground committee and their tireless efforts! We eagerly anticipate seeing our children enjoy the new playground in the fall of 2024.
Thank you once again for being an essential part of our project's success.
With Gratitude,
The Briar Hill Playground Committee