Annual Giving
The Future Plays Here!
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of our missing drop.” ~ Mother Teresa
To Our Funshop Families (past, present, and future!),
You are amazing and you can make a difference in the future of children and families in Springfield and the surrounding communities. In our 43 1/2 years of offering families a safe place to grow and learn ~ to feel connected and valued ~ we have touched many lives.
Though you likely have fond memories of your time at Funshop, you may not know that we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. That means not only are your gifts important for the continuation of our program, but they are also tax-deductible.
Please consider an annual gift to the Friends of Funshop Foundation to help Funshop continue to grow and remain such a vital part of early childhood education in Springfield. There are few other organizations that can make such a lasting impact on the families of our community, and strong families build strong community from which we all benefit … Feeding minds, nourishing creativity, opening a world of new possibilities and most importantly, building a better humanity. We give children the tools they need early in life to grow into loving members of our society and empower parents with the skills to help their children reach the stars.
Since 1976, Funshop has been home to the diverse needs of young children and their families. The program spends 100% of our budget making sure these needs are heard, understood and met. Thousands of families have been impacted by the power of this early childhood education program. Please help us provide children with the best possible start in life by making a gift that is meaningful to you. Support this important work – – there is no better investment!
To find out how you can become involved with the Foundation, please
email funshop@springfieldparks.org or fill out a donation pledge sheet today!
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Springfield Funshop Donations
Name: ________________________________
Address: ________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Giving Opportunities:
__ Individual Gift $35
__ Family Gift $50
__ Funshop Scholarship $100
__ Children’s Advocate $250
__ Work of ‘Heart’ $500
__ Children’s Champion $1000 +
__ Other (thank you!)
My gift is being made in honor or memory of: ______________________
__ I would like my gift to remain anonymous.
__ This gift is in honor of all the children we hold in our hearts.
__ Please send me information on the Funshop Program.
__ Please contact me with information on including Funshop in my will.
Funds are used to support Funshop projects including scholarships, landscaping and environmental improvements (Friendship Garden), building development, classroom supplies and educational toys, professional development, parent education and conferences. If there is a special area you would like to sponsor directly, please contact us at funshop@springfieldparks.org or call 217-753-6234.
Please make checks payable to Friends of Funshop Foundation, 1601 North 5th Street, Lincoln Park, Springfield, Illinois 62702. Thank you!
A special “thank you” to Brandon and Angie Maddox for their generous donation of $500 November 18, 2011. This money will be used to provide five scholarships for children whose families may not be able to afford tuition. A “Work of Heart” indeed!
Thank You Barb and Jack Edgecomb for your generation donation to Funshop. We are humbled by the positive spirit of our Funshop parents and grandparents! Wishing you well always!
A “Work of Heart” donation from a Funshop family who wishes to remain anonymous. Thank you so very much for your love and support. As Always, we wish you well! Fall 2017.