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,� <br /> � <br /> '� <br /> City of Decatur Neighborhood Improvements Commission <br /> �unding Appiication <br /> Name of ApplicantlGroup: Easter Seals Central Illinois <br /> Project Contact (Responsible for signing competed application): <br /> Name: Jan Kelsheimer <br /> Address: 2715 N. 27th Street, Decatur, IL <br /> Zip: 62526 Daytime Phones: 429-1052#109 <br /> Neighborhood Organization: Endorsement(Y/N)_YES <br /> (Downtown Decatur Council) <br /> (OPT) Description of neighborhood area impacted: Downtown Decatur Central Park <br /> Description of Project(attach additional pages if necessary): <br /> Easter Seals Central Illinois wishes to hold the Third Annual Easter Seals �I <br /> Celebration Day all day in Central Park on Tuesday April 8th. This traditional <br /> event brings citizens together to Central Park raising funds and awareness for , <br /> Easter Seals. Our mission is to serve people with disabilities. This "Party in j <br /> � Central Park" has strong media support in that WSOY and WAND-TV broadcast ! <br /> live all day. It truly brings people together after a long winter to enjoy the � <br /> beautiful surroundings. In past years, Nelsons Catered Chicken dinners are I <br /> � served to around 800 people for a $5 donation. Community leaders and Easter ; <br /> ; Seals clients are interviewed throughout the day, raising awareness of how we <br /> ' impact those in need of our help. With a grant of$5,000 the City of Decatur , <br /> would become a very visible partner in this all day event. It is a Party with a <br /> Purpose in Central Park. We would use the funds to add capacity to secure more <br /> porta potties, tents, attractive signage, popcorn, Pizza, bounce house, agriculture ', <br /> safety coloring books, speech language screenings, Autism Awareness booth, <br /> donuts, District#61 kindergarten readiness booth, and an auction. During the � <br /> event, Central Park comes alive with increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic � <br /> lending energy to downtown. <br /> Project Value To Area: This event is why Central Park was designed, to promote � <br /> gatherings of citizens for recreation and for purposeful activities. Increase in � <br /> traffic and downtown visitors would increase merchant sales. Speech language i <br /> screening, autism awareness and school district information adds direct benefit ' <br /> to families. I <br /> Responsibility for Project Maintenance (If Applicable): Easter Seals and City of 'I <br /> Decatur ensure day of sight is safe and left clean. , <br /> _. ____Funding Request: $5;000 ____ _ ---- -- -- __ _ _ _._ ___. .__._---- -.__ - .__----__ ____.._ ' <br /> ---. _ --- __ <br /> I � <br /> Describe Applicant Contribution �z5%of grant amount required in matching funds of volunteers hours): <br /> $1250 in WSOY and WAND-N media publicity. Additionally we have well over ! I, <br /> that amount in volunteer hours over the 12 hour day. ! I� <br /> Signature: ,�-�---,/�1�-�,� � �rzs;do,� ��� �.�:L�s '� I <br /> Print Name: �,y.N 1<f.lSGi����.e-' <br /> L��S' /OS�- �" /0� <br /> � <br /> I <br />