Friends of Mead Park Playground

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The Mission of the Friends of Mead Park Playground is to reinvent Mead Park as a space of inclusivity, thoughtful design and engaging play. Mead Park is a New Canaan treasure and it holds the distinction of being the initial point of introduction to our community for so many residents. The playground is where parents meet, children play and smiles abound.

The Friends of Mead Park Playground (“FMPP”) is an independent community based fund-raising organization. We are raising funds for the purpose of providing a thoughtfully renovated play space at Mead Park that better meets the recreational, social and developmental needs of children in our community. We encourage a space that empowers children to have meaningful and accessible play, regardless of ability. The main play structure will include an access ramp and special play equipment that accommodates mobility devices.  Also, we will install a flat, smooth, rubberized surface. Play is an important factor in the well-being of our community’s children. Reinventing the play space benefits the community at large, bringing joy to parents and their children and adding distinction to the Town.

How to Give to the Friends of Mead Park Playground

The Friends of Mead Park Playground (FMPP) can accept gifts of checks, credit card payments, appreciated stock, wire transfers, or other assets. FMPP has a fund with the New Canaan Community Foundation that currently receives all charitable gifts. All gifts will receive an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes.

Diamond Level: Reserved as a special opportunity to thank an individual, foundation or business for their generous donation which exceeds all others.

Platinum Level: Gifts of $25,000 or more

Gold Level: Gifts of $10,000 or more

Silver: Gifts of $5,000 or more

Bronze: Gifts of $2,500 or more

For specific details on each Giving Level or to arrange your gift, please contact FMPP by email: meadplayground@gmail.com.

Checks should be made payable to New Canaan Community Foundation, with Friends of Mead Park Playground indicated in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:

Friends of Mead Park Playground
c/o NCCF
111 Cherry Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

Provide the following information to your financial advisor or broker.

Gifts can be made to the New Canaan Community Foundation account at:

Vanguard
DTC 0062
Brokerage Account #42529061
Vanguard Contact: Jim Gorman, 800-567-5163 x10267

Please call the New Canaan Community Foundation office at 203-966-0231 so that we can be sure to credit your gift to the Friends of Mead Park Playground, and to send you an acknowledgement.

Wire transfers should be sent to:

Bankwell New Canaan
208 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840

203-972-3838
Contact: Liz Buzzeo
ABA Routing # 021113662
(Please call the New Canaan Community Foundation office at 203-966-0231 for our account number, and to notify us that this gift is for the Friends of Mead Park Playground.)

New Canaan Community Foundation houses donor-advised funds for many families and businesses. You can make a grant from your donor-advised fund to support the Friends of Mead Park Playground. Contact the Community Foundation at 203-966-0231 for further information.

For premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Friends of Mead Park Playground at: meadplayground@gmail.com

For questions about your gift transaction, contact the New Canaan Community Foundation at:

Phone: 203-966-0231
Email: info@newcanaancf.org

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The New Canaan Community Foundation is proud to team up with the Friends of Mead Park Playground as their trusted partner in receiving funds directed to their mission. NCCF is proud to serve as New Canaan’s hub for local philanthropy and pleased to take an active role in helping to build a brighter future for the greater New Canaan community and all of our residents.

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