The Park Foundation is honored to add
Judy Currier and Arleen Richman the Legacy Circle of donors.
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Judy Currier
left a special legacy gift in her will to benefit Green Spring Gardens which was near and dear to her heart.
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Arleen Richman
bequeathed a generous gift to support birding programs at
Huntley Meadows Park.
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By including their favorite park in their estate plans these women have made a significant difference in the counties natural resources. In the near future, they will be added to the Legacy Circle listed on the Foundation website.
The Legacy Circle honors donors who have included or pledged to include the Fairfax County Park Foundation in their planned and estate giving. Gifts may be made in the form of bequests, charitable gift annuities, real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance or retirement accounts.
For more information about the Legacy Circle please call Roberta Longworth, the Park Foundation's Executive Director at 703.324.8581.
This month the Park Foundation is pleased to feature the Friends of Green Spring that supports Green Spring Gardens and Historic Green Spring located at 4603 Green Spring Road in Alexandria, VA.
FROGS is an energetic friends group that is hosting the 2016 Harry Allen Winter Lecture Series on Sunday afternoons during January, February and March from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Green Spring Gardens.
FROGS also co-hosts
art shows with Green Spring Gardens throughout the year. During the winter season take some time to explore all that Green Spring Gardens and Historic Spring has to offer and leaning more about the FROGS.
Where do the Animals go when it snows?
When a foot or two of snow hits the Washington area, officials tell folks to stay home, hunker down and sit it out. But what about wildlife, the animals out there in the storm?
Find out on the FCPA Our Stories and Perspectives blog.
New Year for Parks and You!
Your Take 12 calendar can be
downloaded for viewing and printing.
The 2016 Take 12 Steps for Health free calendars are also available at the 9
FCPA RECenters. This year, you may
sign the pledge form your intent to support your health in 2016 you will receive a free workout towel.
The
Park Foundation is proud to serve as the Title Sponsor of the 2016 Take 12 Steps for Your Health program. Appreciation is also extended to
Cigna and
Wal-Mart for their sponsorship of The
Take 12 Steps for Health Expo and
Healthy Strides Community 5K and 10K run. See
Sponsorship Opportunities for these high-profile community events!
2015 Vehicle Donations Valued at $5,700
During 2015, thirteen cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, motor-homes or other vehicles were donated to the Park Foundation resulting in contributions of over $5,700 to benefit Fairfax County parks.
Donate your vehicle to help your parks in 2016!
The Park Foundation uses an experienced agent that makes the donation process move smoothly from your
click of the mouse or your phone. Call
855.500.7433 to schedule your donation receipt and documentation for tax purposes.
