Goshen Funded

WE'VE REACHED OUR $50,000, BUT THERE'S STILL TIME TO DONATE!

Thanks to the generosity of many individuals and organizations invested in the community, the Goshen Parks & Recreation Department has reached its goal of raising $50,000 for the construction of the city’s first-ever all-inclusive playground.

As of Wednesday, November 28, the department had raised nearly $70,000 through online crowd-funding platform Patronicity. The first $50,000 raised will be matched through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Places program.

“We are beyond thankful to the community for showing their commitment to having an inclusive park in which everyone can engage,” Parks & Recreation Department Superintendent Tanya Heyde said.

Though the goal has been reached — and surpassed — the Parks & Recreation Department will continue receiving donations until the campaign deadline of December 11. Anyone still wishing to donate is invited and encouraged to do so. Any additional funds will go into more features for the playground and Hay Park improvements.

“This project is truly a community endeavor,” Heyde said. “The support that has been received is remarkable, from financial contributions to volunteering, from sharing our story to serving on the design committee; the community has really embraced the inclusive playground.”

Funding also has been partially provided by the Kerry Finningan Rupright Foundation and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

For residents of all ages with mobility or developmental challenges and other disabilities, the playground will feature ramps, wider sidewalks and special equipment that will give them access to any part of the playground, including the highest points.

While all Goshen playgrounds meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, the new inclusive playground will add elements that encourage engagement among everyone on the space. Designs have been created and Hay Park, 1414 W. Plymouth Ave., was identified as the best location for the new playground.

Stay up to date on the Parks & Recreation Department’s campaign by visiting patronicity.com/goshenplayground, goshenindiana.org, or following the department here or on Twitter.

Maple City Health Care Center's new campaign on Goshen Funded highlights multiple modes of community investment - from $120k in private lo-interest loans, to renewable energy infrastructure that will generate multiple returns - this is truly a gift that will keep on giving!

Our Solar Energy Project - Phase One We plan to purchase and install solar energy for our two sites in order to: (1) free up resources for patient care, (2) contribute to a cleaner environment, and (3) improve the health of our community.

Help give girls at Goshen Middle School the opportunity to learn about women who are or have been influential in STEM fields.

Click here to support STEM Reading Challenge organized by Christa Graber Kauffman Please help us give girls at Goshen Middle School the opportunity to learn about women who are or have been influential in STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. As part of this project, students will read books about women like Jane Goodall, Calpurnia Ta...

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Thanks to everyone who chipped in through Goshen Funded. I let them the Treasurer know before the deadline that we brought in an additional $370 towards the goal... it's safe to say that every bit helped!

Just a half hour left to donate to the 24 hour Mayoral Man-Bun challenge!

Mayoral Man-Bun Challenge 24-HR MAYOR'S $$ CHALLENGE: Raise $1,500 by 10 a.m. Thursday May 10, to cut off Mayor Stutsman's man-bun

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Please help us give the Mayor's challenge a boost with some crowdfunding support. Gotta love the challenge!
https://www.goshenfunded.com/campaigns/man-bun/

Mayoral Man-Bun Challenge 24-HR MAYOR'S $$ CHALLENGE: Raise $1,500 by 10 a.m. Thursday May 10, to cut off Mayor Stutsman's man-bun

We're excited to be developing some new campaigns as we reboot Goshen Funded. Please show some love to this down to earth initiative to promote a local seed library!

Seed Saving & Growing Heirloom Seeds This presentation will highlight the importance of community seed sharing programs and discuss how a seed library functions and how to get one started in your neighborhood.

a fantastic preview of one of the features in the works for Goshen Funded -
thanks to awesome support from The Local Crowd and Community Funded!

Love Your State – Giving MENU GIVE NOW About Us Campaign Priorities Find Your Purpose Quiz Your Impact Giving Recognition Get Involved Alumni Association Annual Giving 1870 Club Green & Gold Society Faculty and Staff Giving Campus Areas Colleges Crowdfunding Women & Philanthropy Ways to Give SPREAD THE LOVEBe a part of ...