Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark
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AMOUNT RAISED OFFLINE: $51,000.00
HERE'S THE STORY:
6/28/11 UPDATE
The Ann Arbor Skatepark effort is alive and kick-flipping, here's a round up of some recent activity:
- Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark to Brief Council on Safety. The Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark will be providing a special presentation on safety and accessibility at the June 20 City Council Meeting. Safety has been expressed as a primary concern by members of the community during outreach efforts for the project and the group has been working with groups including the Ann Arbor Commission on Disability Issues to inform the upcoming design process. The meeting will be held Monday, June 20, at 7PM, is open to the public, and can be viewed live on public access cable channel 16.
- a2skatepark Street Team Bake Sale a Success!. The Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark is proud to announce that the Street Team youth volunteer corps of the group raised over $900 for the project at a bake sale held at Ann Arbor Brewing Co. on March 26, 2011. That's a lot of cupcakes! Proceeds from the event will go to the construction of a permanent skate park amenity proposed for Veteran's Memorial Park.
- Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark Awarded $5000 Grant From the Tony Hawk Foundation. Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark has received a $5,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation. The Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to improve society, empower youth, and support non-profits and municipalities with the creation of public skateparks throughout the United States. Since 2002 the Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded 467 grants. In the Spring 2011 grant period, Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark was one of only fifteen groups to receive an award.
- Skatepark Effort Wins $1500 in "Sweet 15" Competition. The Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark received a $1500 award from the Bank of Ann Arbor's "Sweet 15" competition on May 13. Thanks to all who participated by voting for the project! The funds will go toward the construction of a permanent skate park amenity proposed for Veteran's Memorial Park.
- a2skatepark and City Collaborate on Government Grants. The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation has agreed to collaborate on government grants with the Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark to help fund a permanent Skate Park amenity at Veteran's Memorial Park. To date, the partnership has applied for $300,000 in grant funding through government sources. According to Project Liaison Scott Rosencrans: "While we are still in need of substantial individual private donations, this provides an important additional avenue for fundraising for the project."
The Washtenaw County Parks Commission approved $400,000 in matching funds for our project! When you give, your money gets DOUBLED!
Want to give, but can't decide how much? Here's a helpful guide ;-)
http://www.crowdrise.com/community/promotions
Our mission: To build a free, public, concrete skatepark in Ann Arbor as a way to strengthen our community, create amazing opportunities for kids, and generally make Ann Arbor a ridiculously great place to live.
Ann Arbor has been a favorite destination for skateboarders for decades. There is currently no legal place for the thousands of Ann Arbor skaters to practice their art (or sport, if you prefer). Please help us as we work to raise the $1,000,000 it will take to build the best skatepark in the midwest, and one of the best in the world.
Once you've joined our project on Crowdrise, don't forget to click the link to the right and share the project with all the people you think might want to support this community effort. As a matter of fact, share it with anyone who you think won't care at all. Thanks for all you do!
$55,232
RAISED OF $1,000,000 GOAL| Veronica Von | $50 |
| Crowdrise | $10 |
| Katie Steveley | $5 |
| Holly Von | $5 |
| Crowdrise | $12 |
| Trevor Staples | $10 |
| Margarita Barvinok | $26 |
| Liz DellaRocco | $25 |
| Twistie B. | $26 |
| Diana Kern | $50 |
| Steven Denaker | $26 |
| Peri | $15 |
| Peri | $15 |
| jude | $50 |
| Mo | $25 |
| Chris Cassell | $10 |
| Dave Morris | $25 |
| P-deck | $26 |
| Anonymous | $10 |
| Trevor Staples | $25 |
| Anonymous | $50 |
| Geoffrey Culbertson | $26 |
| Joe Galante | $25 |
| Lauren Works | $50 |
| Nick F | $10 |
| nina juergens | $25 |
| nick rau | $26 |
| Michael Cosaboom | $100 |
| Neil Cleary | $50 |
| Neal Ferrazzani | $20 |
| Wendy | $25 |
| Scott Hadley | $26 |
| Tommy Hellfinger | $25 |
| Joslyn | $20 |
| Sam Bam Ogunleye | $30 |
| Michael Hutchins | $30 |
| James Clarkson | $250 |
| Chris Cassell | $20 |
| Judge Iddings | $50 |
| Matt Singleton | $100 |
| Kelly Bush | $50 |
| Jeffrey Rinvelt | $100 |
| Jman | $25 |
| John M Urbonas | $26 |
| Timothy Monger | $20 |
| Lois and Terry Swartzell | $100 |
| Crystle Gale-Par... | $26 |
| J.S. Perry | $50 |
| Joe Durrance | $26 |
| Jennie Hale | $30 |
| P-deck | $26 |
| Trevor Staples | $10 |
| Austin Berky | $26 |
| Rutger Hoydic | $26 |
| Kara Bloom | $26 |
| The Fermans | $100 |
| Pain in the A Pixel Girl | $50 |
| Billie Lee | $26 |
| Owl | $100 |
| RASTim | $50 |
| Pete Nowakowski | $10 |
| Anonymous | $5 |
| Melissa Kosmicki | $30 |
| andy | $20 |
| Kelly Schenk-A... | $10 |
| N & J | $20 |
| Latika Shaw | $10 |
| Laura Rubin and John Lofy | $50 |
| Ana Washington | $15 |
| Wes Fabian | $9 |
| Jim and Agnes | $25 |
| Trevor Staples | $10 |
| Anonymous | $5 |
| Ana Washington | $10 |
| Anonymous | $9 |
| catherine thursby | $30 |
| Nathen Casimiro | $9 |
| Wes Fabian | $9 |
| Scott Rosencrans | $50 |
| Kales/Gi... Family | $50 |
| wesCHAOS | $100 |
| Jack and Pam Carter | $40 |
| Trevor Staples | $10 |
| Anonymous | $5 |
| Jordan Miller | $30 |
| Quintas | $10 |
| Amanda Darby | $9 |
| Ray Heising | $100 |
| Anonymous | $250 |
| jake's mom | $20 |
| C-Murph | $14 |
| Trevor Staples | $10 |
| Jackson Thomas | $10 |
| Amanda Darby | $9 |
| Anonymous | $1 |
| Joe's Mom | $50 |
| susan cramer | $40 |
| Jeremy Peters | $10 |
| Willie | $41 |
| Offline Donations | $51,000 |
| Smallwood Marget and Liam | $50 |
| Tom Szczepan... | $25 |
| Traci Ralston | $10 |
| Christop... Taylor | $100 |
| sandy hazel | $20 |
| Ray Heising | $200 |
| Rogers crew | $20 |
| Brenda Terpstra | $35 |
| Busche Family | $30 |
| Leah Gunn | $50 |
| Jeff Irwin | $50 |
| Trevor Step |
DONOR:
ANONYMOUS
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DONATION: $40
Hey-let's get it done, already!!!-By the time my grandkids are skateboarding, we'll have to update--way to go, Trev!!!