NEWPORT — Mariah Goodell, a teller at Community National Bank in Derby, presented Newport Park Recreation Department Director Andrew Cappello, and Gardner Park Restoration Committee member Jenn Smith, with a donation of $500.00 on behalf of the bank’s Derby office employees.
Bank employees dress casually on Fridays as part of their “Casual for a Cause” program. Employees donate money to local non-profit organizations for the opportunity to wear jeans on Fridays.
The Gardner Park Restoration Committee has been actively fundraising and applying for grants to improve the playground.
“The committee would like to see the park offer a wider variety of playground equipment to meet the needs of all members of the community,” said Jenn Smith. “Our vision is to design a playground that includes both natural playscapes and playground structures for varied ages and abilities, so everyone can access and enjoy it.”
To Gardner Park Restoration Committee has raised over $12,000.00.
New committee members and volunteers are always welcome.
To learn more about GPRC and their progress, join the Gardner Park Restoration Facebook page or contact Jenn Smith via email at [email protected].
