WOODRIDGE ROTARY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF YOUTH RECREATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Woodridge Rotary was formed in 1989 to support important community initiatives, particularly enhancing families and children. Since 1990, the Woodridge Rotary Club and the Woodridge Park District have partnered to provide families with economic hardship the financial assistance to participate in recreation programs.

“Our goal is to make sure that every young person has the opportunity to participate in recreation programs that fulfill their lives,” commented Kathleen Rush, Rotary Club President. “It is a tribute to our members and the Woodridge Park District that we have been able to sustain this effort for so long---and we have every intention to continue this program for many years to come,” she added.

“Our partnership with the Rotary Club has been very effective over these years. Hundreds of Woodridge families have benefitted from this program,” commented Mike Adams, Park District Executive Director. “It is not just the younger people in families who have benefited, either. This year the Rotary Club provided a grant to the Golden Years Senior Program of the Park District.”

Woodridge residents who need assistance to participate in Park District programs should contact the Park District at 630-353-3300 or visit www.woodridgeparks.org/ for more information.

The Rotary Club partners with many community organizations to further its goals. Funds are raised primarily through the Club’s annual Mini Triathlon which is slated for August 16, 2015. More information can be found at the Club website at www.woodridgerotary.org.