Friends of Parkside Annual Campaign: Help Santa, Help Our Community 🌟

At Friends of Parkside (FOP), we know that change begins with community. Through your support, we can create lasting impact in the lives of Parkside residents. From the holiday season to year-round programs, your generosity fuels vital services, events, and traditions that bring joy, connection, and empowerment to our community.

Your Donations Will Help FOP Provide:

Monthly Food Assistance and Emergency Food Pantry Services: Ensuring no family in the Parkside community goes hungry.
Bright Futures Youth Program: Offering homework help, arts and crafts, computer training, exciting field trips, and creative opportunities for children to learn and grow.
Parkside Tech Hub: Teaching essential and advanced computer skills to help residents stay connected and develop vital digital competencies.
Active Seniors at Parkside (ASAP): Providing weekly bingo, painting classes, computer workshops, field trips, and social events to keep seniors engaged and thriving.
Resident Advocacy and Community Organizing: Supporting residents in advocating for better housing and living conditions, and empowering them to organize around key issues to create meaningful, lasting change in their community.
Volunteers Impacting Parkside Project (VIPP): Strengthening community involvement by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who play a critical role in delivering programs and services throughout the Parkside community.
Community Events and Resources: Publishing the Parkside Community Connector, hosting monthly Community Meetings, and organizing the Annual Parkside Health, Safety, and Job Fair to bring essential resources to Parkside residents and the larger community.

Celebrating Our Annual Traditions

Our annual events are the heartbeat of the Parkside community, strengthening bonds and creating joyful, shared experiences.

Dear Santa Helper Campaign (Nov 24 - Dec 24): Spread holiday magic by ensuring every child at Parkside receives gifts and resources to brighten their holidays.
Parkside Decorations Giveaway: Transform homes into festive spaces with holiday decorations that bring warmth and cheer to the community.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Celebrate the incredible contributions of our dedicated volunteers who make Parkside thrive.
Parkside Curb Ball Tournament: A community favorite that brings residents of all ages together for a lively day of sports, camaraderie, and fun.
Halloween Harvest Fest: A festive night of costumes, games, and harvest celebrations that creates unforgettable memories for children and families.

Why Your Support Matters

When you donate to Friends of Parkside, you’re not just giving money—you’re investing in a community. Every dollar goes toward:

Feeding families.
Educating and empowering youth.
Supporting seniors.
Strengthening community bonds through events and advocacy.

Donors like you make it possible for Parkside residents to thrive, and your contribution helps create lasting change.

How You Can Help Power Change:

Donate: $25 provides a meal box for a family in need. $150 supplies a month’s worth of arts and crafts materials for Bright Futures. $200 funds a weekly bingo game and lunch for seniors at Parkside.
Volunteer: Your time and skills can help us deliver these programs.
Share: Amplify our message by sharing our campaign with your friends and family.

Every act of kindness counts. Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant Parkside—this holiday season and beyond.

🌟 Donate today to transform lives in the Parkside community! 🌟

Honor Someone Special with a Tribute Gift

Make your gift even more meaningful by dedicating it to someone you love. A tribute gift is a beautiful way to celebrate their life, values, or legacy while making a lasting impact on the Parkside community.

Ways to Give in Tribute:

In Honor Of: Celebrate someone special in your life by giving in their name. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or other milestones.
In Memory Of: Honor the legacy of a loved one who has passed by supporting causes that reflect their spirit and values.

How Your Tribute Gift Helps:
Your tribute gift supports vital Friends of Parkside programs, including:

Food assistance for families in need.
Educational and recreational opportunities for children in the Bright Futures Youth Program.
Social events, activities, and support for seniors in the Active Seniors at Parkside program.
Advocacy and organizing efforts to improve housing and living conditions for Parkside residents.

How to Give a Tribute Gift:

Choose the Amount: Select a donation amount that reflects your intentions.
Provide Tribute Information: Include the name of the person you’re honoring or memorializing.
Send a Message: Let us know if you’d like to notify their family or loved ones about your thoughtful gift.

Why Tribute Gifts Matter

By giving in honor or memory of someone, you’re not just making a donation—you’re creating a legacy. Your gift celebrates their life while helping build a brighter future for the Parkside community.

Celebrate someone special today with a tribute gift to Friends of Parkside. Together, we can honor their legacy and transform lives in the Parkside community.

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Friends of Parkside End of the Year & Annual Campaign

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