ILLINOIS, VILLA PARK – The Villa Park Skatepark project was selected from thousands of entries to participate in the $25,000.00 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant contest. Grants are given to applicants by the Pepsi Refresh Project based on the number of votes received for each project on the Pepsi Refresh website. Each month, Pepsi is giving away more than $1 million to 60 ideas that move communities forward.

Supporters of the Villa Park Skate Park project may vote online at www.refresheverything.com/vpskatepark, or by texting 105927 to 73774 (Pepsi). Supporters of the skate park are eligible and encouraged to vote by each method every day until the conclusion of the voting on May 31st.

"The VP skatepark project is currently ranked 23rd in voting. The top 15 positions will be awarded grant funding from Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant. We need the community to help us!" said Doc. Hensley, Villa Park Community Foundation- Vice President

ABOUT VILLA PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Villa Park Community Foundation (VPCF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 to help make possible projects and programs that directly benefit the community of Villa Park, Illinois.

The VPCF was created to provide community outreach and assistance in community development to the residents of Villa Park, Illinois, through programs, projects and other community improvements that benefit the community and improve the way of life for residents.

ABOUT THE VILLA PARK SKATEPARK PROJECT
The Villa Park Skatepark project will provide our youth and entire community with a safe, accessible and environmentally friendly space for everyone to enjoy.

The 7,500 sq ft concrete skatepark will have a variety of features for all skill levels including beginner to expert skaters, skaters with disabilities, BMX riders and in-line skaters.

This project will benefit underserved kids and teenagers by providing a safe place to practice their sport that will give them a much-needed exercise and a sense of self-esteem. We have united community members and businesses to donate their materials, services and funding in order to build this skatepark. Carpenters, concrete workers, landscape designers, excavators and construction workers have stepped forward to donate their services in order to make this park a reality.

Many people are waiting to erect this project but we urgently need more construction materials. The total amount still needed for materials and labor is $ 49,350. The completion of this project will create a sense of pride and accomplishment in our community and prove that by joining forces, dreams can become reality!

Download Villa Park Skatepark VOTE Flyer

For more information contact:
Paulina Jimenez
President
Villa Park Community Foundation
(630) 461-0084
paulinajimenez@comcasts.net