Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Re-Discover Wirth Park” Project

INDIANAPOLIS – Oakland City children and their families will soon be able to enjoy a brand new playground at Wirth Park, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. The campaign is led by the City of Oakland City.

“Generations of Oakland City residents have enjoyed Wirth Park,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “However, the playground equipment is in desperate need of repair. Which is why we are pleased to support Oakland City and their residents in raising money to create a safe and fun place for kids in their community.”

If the campaign reaches its $17,500 goal by November 13, 2018,  the “Re-Discover Wirth Park” project will receive a matching grant of $17,500 from IHCDA’s CreatINg Places program.

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The funding raised during this campaign will allow the City to continue work already started in Wirth Park. The park’s swing set has been updated with commercial grade equipment and other equipment that will remain in the park has been painted. With this campaign, equipment that has already been taken down along with the current large play structure will be replaced with new equipment including a Big Tex Playset, two play pieces similar to a teeter-totter and three spring bouncers.

“By now many of Oakland City residents have heard of Project: Re-Discover WIRTH PARK. Well this is it! This campaign is how we can get the much needed playground equipment for our park,” said project coordinator Susie Basham. “Wirth Park is the front porch to Oakland City and one of the first impressions for our community. I hope everyone supports this campaign so we can finally complete work on the playground equipment and move on to other improvements in the park!”

Since the CreatINg Places program began last fall, projects have raised in excess of $1,620,000 in public funds and an additional $1,375,000 in matching IHCDA funds.

The CreatINg Places program is available to projects located in Indiana communities. Non-profit entities (with 501c3 or 501c4 status) and Local Units of Government are eligible to apply.

Eligible projects must have a minimum total development cost of $10,000, where the recipient will receive $5,000 in IHCDA matching funds should they successfully raise $5,000 through Patronicity. IHCDA will provide matching grant funds up to $50,000 per project.