$25,000 goal to receive a matching grant through IHCDA’s CreatINg Places Program
WABASH, Ind. – Wabash residents may soon be able to enjoy new outdoor fitness equipment if a crowdfunding campaign launched today reaches its fundraising goal of $25,000 by August 5th. The campaign, led by the City of Wabash, is using the CreatINg Community Development Authority (IHCDA).
If the campaign reaches its goal, the Wabash Fitness Court project details and to donate.
“The City of Wabash has made the health and wellness of their residents a priority with this new project,” said Indiana LT. Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as board chair of IHCDA. “We are pleased to partner with them to provide for free, inclusive and a time efficient place for people to stay active.”
The funds raised will be used to add a NFC Fitness Court ™ outdoor gym which features body weight circuit training equipment and space for stretching and individual movement.
“With the help of crowdfunding sponsored by the IHCDA and the help of Patronicity, Wabash can get even more F.I.T.,” says Adam Hall, Park Superintendent for the City go Wabash, “F.I.T. Stands for Free, Inclusive, and Time. The fitness court has been designed to be free to all, available to use by everyone with all abilities, and take time to complete a workout. We are very excited to have this new fitness court in the City of Wabash, but we need your help. Please donate today.”
The fitness court will go in the open pace next to the Wabash Riverfront Plaza, the first successful CreatINg Places campaign, and will have easy access to the Wabash River Trail.
The CreatINg Places program began in 2016, projects have raised in excess of $1,980,000 in public funds and an additional $1,693,000 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.