Williamston Sunrise Rotary has made a lead gift of $9,000 to the Friends of Williamston Parks’ (FOWP) efforts to build a picnic shelter at Volunteers Community Park in Williamston.

“Williamston Sunrise Rotary is excited to be part of this project that will further enhance the City of Williamston's park system,” stated Rotary President Wanda Bloomquist. “The Friends are a dedicated group of Williamston residents who are committed to creating a community for everyone to enjoy. The new shelter will provide a space for families and neighbors to come together.”

All funds raised through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Public Spaces Community Places grant program will benefit improvements at Volunteers Community Park on the corner of Putnam and School streets. Phase 2 includes plans for a picnic shelter, picnic tables and paved walkway to the playground area.

If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $29,000 by October 22, the MECD will double the donations. For project details and to donate, please visit www.patronicity.com/williamston.

“We are grateful for Rotary’s support,” stated Heather Galecka, FOWP president. “This major gift is a big step toward meeting our goal and earning the matching grant from the MEDC. Rotary continues to make a positive impact on this community in so many ways.”

The Friends of Williamston Parks began in 2015 to focus on park improvement efforts. For more information about the Friends of Williamston Parks, visit www.williamston parks.org or e-mail williamstonparks@gmail.com.

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The Friends of Williamston Parks is a volunteer community group working to enhance the quality of life of

Williamston area residents by funding, planning and implementing local park improvement efforts.

Through recreation opportunities and encounters with nature, we believe Williamston area parks are vital

to the community’s character, an asset to economic development and beneficial to people of all ages.