Giving
Whether you are looking to give of your time and talents or a monetary donation, the Effingham Park District has several opportunity for you to give back to your community.
Ways to Give
Park District Foundation
The mission of the Effingham Park District Foundation is to provide philanthropic support for the Effingham Park District.
The Effingham Park District Foundation was established in 2021 to develop philanthropic support for the Effingham Park District, and we need your help to keep our mission alive. Donations to the Foundation and will ensure that childhood memories and cherished family experiences will be available to Effingham residents for many years to come. You may designate your tax-deductible gift for specific parks or programs, or offer an unrestricted donation to be used in those areas of greatest need.
However you get involved, your donation is a beautiful way to leave a meaningful and lasting legacy.
Donate in person or by mail:
1906 Fourth St
Effingham, IL 62401
checks can be made out to:
Effingham Park District Foundation
Capital Projects
We are currently in the fundraising stages of several capital projects that will bring new and exhanced experiences to our community.
Skate Park
A proposed all-new concrete renovation and expansion to the current Hendelmeyer skate park.
detailsScholarship Fund
The Devon Poland Wear Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assitance for park district activity fees. Your donation to the fund helps ensure that low income familes are never turned away due to the inability to afford registration or activity fees.
learn more about the fund
Donate in person or by mail:
1906 Fourth St
Effingham, IL 62401
checks can be made out to:
Devon Polland Wear Scholarship Fund
Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
Giving does not have to have dollar amount attached. You can give back by volunteering your time & talents to a number of Park District programs and initiatives:
Special Recreation
Be a Special Helper or “Buddy” for our Special Needs Baseball, kickball or Basketball programs
sign upGroups or General Volunteering
For more information on group volunteering or individual volunteering in another capacity, email the Park District office at: office@effinghampd.org