Parkways Foundation

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Founded in 1994, Parkways Foundation is the non-profit, philanthropic partner of the Chicago Park District[1]. Parkways seeks private investment to enrich the physical and cultural landscape of Chicago's neighborhood parks[2]. The foundation is led by its Board of Directors and is supported by over 200 board members including Chicago's corporate and philanthropic leaders. Parkways invests in capital projects, youth cultural[3] and sports programs, and historic preservation in Chicago's neighborhood parks. Parkways porjects focus on underserved neighborhoods for the enrichment of the lives of children and families.

Recent projects include:

  • Washington Park Playground
  • Columbus Park Playground- Chicago's first Boundless Playground for children of all abilities
  • Inferno Mobile Recording Studio
  • Alvin Ailey Dance Camp
  • 2 adaptive camps for children with disabilities
  • Day Camp and after school scholarships
  • Community Garden Grant[4]

[edit] External links

Official site

[edit] References

  1. ^ Frey, Mary Cameron. "Hope flourishes thanks to Parkways Foundation", Chicago Sun-Times, 2003-06-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 
  2. ^ Braiker, Brian. "A Beautiful Party", Newsweek, 2005-07-08. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 
  3. ^ "Festival to rock Chicago a second time", Public Works, 2006-04-01. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 
  4. ^ Frey, Mary Cameron. "Bringing greenery to kids", Chicago Sun-Times, 2000-09-28. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 
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