Quarterly Update:
This quarter, The Davey Inclusive Playground Project volunteers set up a quick table on Franklin for the Kent Rocks Fest, and it was so successful, that we wanted to duplicate it at other events. Thanks to Main Street Kent and Off the Wagon, we also had a booth at Oktoberfest and Kent’s Rainbow Walk. In the last 6 weeks, we have sold a total of 118 raffle tickets for the guitar and raised $1355 so far in ticket sales and donations from just these three events!
On October 8th, Kara and Samantha presented to the 100+ Women Who Care Portage County about our project, and they chose us as this quarter's beneficiary! We will be presented with these checks in January 2026.
Financial Update:
Corporate Donations = $ 12,695.00
Fundraisers = $ 26,115.27
Grants = $ 186,176
Donations from Individuals = $ 8,400.10
Bank Interest = $142.43
Expenses = $8,218.08
Grand Total = $ 233,528.80
Future Additional Expected Income = $35,250
Matching Grant Opportunity!!
We are proud to announce that in addition to their grant, we are partnering with To Play Too, another nonprofit for building inclusive playgrounds for a matching grant fundraiser!
From now until 12/31/25, any donations that come through this attached link up to $5000 will be MATCHED by To Play Too!! This means you can DOUBLE your impact on Davey families and the Kent Community!
Our goal is to raise $10,000 with this link, which will turn that into $15,000. Donate with this link today!
We Have Merch!
The Davey Inclusive Playground Project has launched a merch site to help raise funds for the playground. Your order or tax-deductible donation will help us get that much closer to our ultimate goal of building an inclusive playground for all Davey’s kids to play together. Wearing or using your merch will help raise awareness of our cause, encouraging others around you to volunteer or donate as well!
Order yours today!
100% of the proceeds goes directly to the Davey Inclusive Playground Project
Tickets on sale now through
December 14th!
“When children are exposed to inclusion from an early age, they are more likely to approach children with disabilities with acceptance.”
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Individual Donors
Angela & Dan Evans
Brenda Fahrer
Gianna Commito & Scott Olson
Mike Beder
Michael Kulis
Justin & Carrie Gates
Jim & Polly Tucker
Adam & Tammy Tucker
Tina and Curt Vaught
Davey Student Ambassadors
Laura Ellsworth & Mitch Renwick
Erika & Josh Schoenberger
Ben & Candace Curtis
John & Linda Roebke
Barbara Markin
Robin & Eric Leichliter
Lauren & Kyle Livengood
Kara & Eric MacDowell
Margaret & Jordan Loughney
Kristina & Brian Ensinger
Jessica Morris
Lisa & Jozsef Jakab
Samantha & Aaron Loeffler
Emily & Chris Knopick
Emily & Charlie Wilson
Carrie & Matt Sarrocco
Whitney Martie
Michael Pearson
James Singer
Ben & Susan Moore
Kathleen Blake
Kim Basford
Dan and Nancy Scott
Tina Humbert
Barb Enos
Gary & Nancy Christman
Abby-Gayle Prieur
Jamie Easton
The Ensinger Family
Seth Gammon
Lynette
Mandy Roesel
Miriam Thomas
Felicia Smith
Emilee Hartman
Anonymous
Samantha Kromalic
Michael Wittkopp
Julia Wittkopp
Rocco Burke
Amanda and Erin Cole
Theresa Fail
Kathleen Blake
Too Play Too
Davey PTO, Teachers, and Staff
Bowers Lawn Care
Zephyr Pub
Ametek
Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory
Twinsburg Karate Institute
Looking Glass Day Care
Eric Fink Law
Bent Tree
Hometown Bank
Emilee Hartman Photography
Jocelyn + June Photography
Costco
Zoll Studios
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