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The
YOLO organization has raised over $550,000 for the downtown
Greenville Urban Park project, and
hopes the community will rally to
help complete the vision presented in this designers rendering.
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YOLO
Park Close to the Fundraising Finish Line
Greenville, OH - An urban park in downtown Greenville has existed only
as a dream and in designers renderings for 5 years. But now that
construction has officially begun, the vision presented by the YOLO
Organization is finally becoming a reality. Thanks to the tireless
efforts of the YOLO Committee members, over half a million dollars has
already been raised for the creation of this community gathering place.
As the committee reaches the final stages of the fundraising process
they are hoping that the community will come together to help support
this project and push it over the finish line.
“Our vision for the Urban Park has always been to create a space for
friends and families to spend time together and enjoy our historic
downtown, and to support our local businesses by attracting visitors
and new residents,” said Phillip Pierri, founder of YOLO of Darke
County. “We want this park to be something that can be enjoyed for
generations so incredible attention has been given to designing a park
that is safe, accessible for all, and uses the highest quality
materials.”
Funding for this project has come from several sources, including a
$250,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local
supporters include Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Wayne
HealthCare/Foundation, Greenville Federal Bank, Greenville National
Bank, Greyson James Steyer Memorial Fund, The Light Foundation, Walls
Brothers Asphalt Company, and Financial Achievement Services (FAS),
among many others. A full list of park supporters can be found on the
organization’s website, www.yoloorg.com/urban-park.htm.
YOLO of Darke County is incredibly grateful for every business,
organization, and individual who has already donated to this project
and thanks to the many contributions received the urban park is 73%
funded! The YOLO Committee would now like to open this project up to
community support in the form of a crowdfunding campaign.
A page has been created on the crowdfunding platform Fundly to allow
community members to contribute to the park and be recognized as
supporters within the park. To donate to this project please visit
www.fundly.com/yolopark. Contributions will be used to purchase high
quality furnishings for the park, including items such as tables,
chairs, benches, trash cans, and bike racks, that will last for many
years with minimal maintenance. Donations of any amount are welcomed
and greatly appreciated. Support at any level, from $10 to $10,000 all
help to make this dream a reality.
“We are incredibly grateful to YOLO of Darke County and the many donors
who have contributed to this project so far,” said Crysta Hutchinson,
Executive Director of Main Street Greenville. “We wholeheartedly
believe that the urban park will be incredibly beneficial for downtown
Greenville and our local businesses. We are living in an
experience-driven economy where people prioritize the unique beauty of
spaces and the memorable events that take place in them. Investing in
urban gathering spaces makes your town a destination and can spark new
business investment and create demand for housing for those who want to
live nearby.”
If you would like to donate to the urban park project, please visit
fundly.com/yolopark. There are options for sponsoring specific park
features or, alternatively, custom donation amounts can be entered. If
you would like to donate directly to the project to help avoid
processing fees, please contact Phillip Pierri at info@YOLOorg.com or
937-371-9088.
Y.O.L.O. of Darke County, Inc., founded by Phillip and Jodi Pierri,
strives to continuously improve the community while also bringing
together high energy people to promote healthy lifestyles and embrace
living life to the fullest.The YOLO Community Fund was established with
the goal of maintaining a fund that will be able to perpetually give
back to the community in ways for which its members will be proud. All
proceeds from Y.O.L.O. of Darke County, Inc. events will be deposited
into this fund. The Y.O.L.O of Darke County, Inc is a non-profit
organization and any donation is tax deductible.
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