Sunset Park &
Recreation Foundation
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Sunset Park & Recreation Foundation
Scholarship Program makes a positive impact
on hundreds of lives through the SEPRD
Programs. The Foundation’s collaborations
with community partners have resulted in the
Seaside Skate N’ Ride Park, The Circle of Lights
Legacy Project – an extraordinary 6 year
financial commitment by 17 donors for the
purchase and installation of lights at Broadway
Field; and a Foundation no-interest loan for the
baseball backstops. Most recently, the ADA lift
for Sunset pool, was jointly funded by the
Foundation, Seaside Rotary Foundation and
Providence Seaside Hospital in memory of June
Stromberg who exemplified Giving Back. The
Foundation is the funding vehicle for Swim
Team Scholarships and to sustain “THE
PROGRAM”– Wipe-Out Tobacco, Alcohol,
Drugs, Gangs - well known because of its founder Byron Meeks. “THE PROGRAM” begins in 5th grade, supporting positive
behaviors and self-esteem and awards one of its graduating seniors a $1K scholarship to attend college.
The Foundation works with prospective donors to identify projects that will make a difference in our community’s recreational
and positive lifestyle opportunities. We accept donations of property, money or securities for park and recreational purposes and
advise donors in appropriate gift-giving strategies
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
“A SWEET AFFAIRE”, co-sponsored with the Seaside Rotary Foundation, March 11,
2018 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. The Foundation also sponsors an
End of Year Giving Campaign and the Foundation Golf Tournament.
CORPORATE and INDIVIDUAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Cash Donations: Donations may be made by cash, check or on-line at
www.sunsetempire.com . Donations may be given in recognition or in memoriam
of an individual. The Foundation encourages contributions for Scholarships
throughout the year and welcomes designated Tax Deductible contributions to the
Foundation for: “The Program”, Swim Team Scholarships, for any specific Sunset
Empire Park & Recreation District Program or one of SEPRD’s Seven Community
Special Events. Please make all checks payable to Sunset Park & Recreation
Foundation.
SPONSORSHIPS
Corporations or individuals may sponsor our annual Scholarship Fundraiser, “a
SWEET AFFAIRE”. Sponsorships are also available for THE PROGRAM or SEPRD’s
Seven Community Special Events.
Sunset Park &
Recreation Foundation
P.O. Box 514 Seaside, OR 97138
Mission Statement/
Vision/Goals:
The Sunset Park & Recreation
Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit
established nearly 20 years ago to support
the Sunset Park & Recreation District
(SEPRD) in providing our community with
positive life activities. The Scholarship
Program is a critical component that
ensures access to the full range and
robust SEPRD Programs available to
children, youth, families, adults and
seniors. In 2015, over 450 scholarships
were given, totaling $24,829 and is on
pace to disperse around $40,000 in 2016.
The Foundation provides a bridge for new
community projects intending to seek
their non-profit status. The Foundation
collaborates with community partners to
expand and improve facilities and
programs that compliment positive life
activities.
FOUNDATION BOARD
Ashley Flukinger, Board Chair;
Ross Knutsen, Madeline Miller
and Skyler Archibald
CONTACT INFORMATION
503-738-3311
www.sunsetempire.com
SPONSORED BY:
Sunset Empire Park and
Recreation District
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