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We Are Oglesby, NFP

We Are Oglesby, NFP is dedicated to enhancing community pride and engagement by restoring local monuments and parks. Through fundraising events like the Ducky Derby, we aim to foster unity and preserve the history of Oglesby for future generations.

Join our nonprofit&#39;s raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win prizes, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts towards our $20,000 goal to have the Helicopter and Cannon monuments redone in Memorial Park. &nbsp;🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference.&nbsp; &nbsp;Duck for $5 5 Ducks for $20<img height="16" width="16" alt="🏆" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;"> Prizes <img height="16" width="16" alt="💰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5a/1/16/1f4b0.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;"> 1st Duck In: 50% of the cash pot <img height="16" width="16" alt="🏁" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t39/1/16/1f3c1.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;"> Last Duck In: $100 WAO Bucks <img height="16" width="16" alt="🍀" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t87/1/16/1f340.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;One Lucky Duck Draw: $50 WAO Bucks<img height="16" width="16" alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp; Drawing: Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM Immediately following the Oglesby Police Department First Responder Night!

WAO Ducky Derby 2026

Join our nonprofit&#39;s raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win the grand prize but monthly mini drawings for $100 cash! It also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our community. 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨

Winter Wonderland 50/50

Help Restore Oglesby&#39;s Memorial Park Veterans MemorialYour donation helps preserve two of Memorial Park&#39;s most recognizable tributes to the men and women who have served our country&mdash;the historic military cannon and helicopter.These landmarks have stood for generations as symbols of service, sacrifice, and patriotism. Time and the elements have taken their toll, and We Are Oglesby, NFP (WAO) has committed to raising $20,000 to professionally restore both memorials so they can continue honoring our veterans for years to come.Every contribution&mdash;large or small&mdash;makes a difference.Your donation will help fund:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Professional restoration and repainting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Surface preparation and corrosion treatment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Repairs needed to preserve the memorials</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re donating in honor of a veteran, in memory of a loved one, or simply because you believe in preserving our community&#39;s history, your generosity will leave a lasting legacy.We Are Oglesby, NFP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing our community through beautification projects, economic growth, and community events.Together, we can ensure these memorials continue to inspire future generations.Thank you for helping us preserve Oglesby&#39;s history and honor those who served.

Help Restore Oglesby's Memorial Park Veterans MemorialYour donation helps preserve two of Memorial Park's most recognizable tributes to the men and women who have served our country—the historic military cannon and helicopter.These landmarks have stood for generations as symbols of service, sacrifice, and patriotism. Time and the elements have taken their toll, and We Are Oglesby, NFP (WAO) has committed to raising $20,000 to professionally restore both memorials so they can continue honoring our veterans for years to come.Every contribution—large or small—makes a difference.Your donation will help fund:Professional restoration and repaintingSurface preparation and corrosion treatmentRepairs needed to preserve the memorialsWhether you're donating in honor of a veteran, in memory of a loved one, or simply because you believe in preserving our community's history, your generosity will leave a lasting legacy.We Are Oglesby, NFP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing our community through beautification projects, economic growth, and community events.Together, we can ensure these memorials continue to inspire future generations.Thank you for helping us preserve Oglesby's history and honor those who served.

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Enter the Holiday Cash 50/50 Fundraiser Raffle to support We Are Oglesby, NFP. Your ticket helps fund local projects that improve shared spaces, strengthen our business district, and encourage new investment in Oglesby. Half of the total pot goes to one winner, and half supports our goal to complete the renovations of the Memorial Park cannon and helicopter.

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