FONS
Fundraising
GOAL:
$1,000,000.00
How You Can Help.
Mail-In Donations.
Every penny counts.
Online processing fees total 7% for each donation.
We encourage you to mail in your donation to help FONS avoid these fees.
Wire instructions are also available upon request.
Checks can be mailed to:
Friends of Newport Skatepark
36 Washington Square.
Newport, RI 02840
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Make a FONS Pledge.
If you or your business cannot give now, or have a dedicated time of giving, fundraising efforts will continue in earnest through 2023.
Pledges help FONS plan and inspire others to join the effort!
Businesses, organizations, and families may also sponsor a pledge through our
FONS Sponsorship Program.
Reach out today for more information.
Host an Event.
Mobilize your crew and the ones closest to you. Help your kids organize a bake sale or host an event. If you are inspired by this project – help inspire others.
Any support you need, FONS is here to help!
DONATE TODAY.
Your generous donation goes directly to FONS skatepark building funds.
All build funds are held with Wells Fargo Advisors.
HAPPY TO HELP
FONS is grateful to the following foundations, and families for their early support.
de Ramel Foundation.
FONS frontrunners and continued support, we are honored to be recipients of an additional $75,000 donation from the de Ramel Foundation in 2023.
Thank You to our
City of Newport Management, and
City Council.
FONS would like to thank our Newport, and Aquidneck Island communities, for their continued support within the first phase of efforts.
A special acknowledgment to City Manager, Joe Nicholson, Superintendent of Parks, Grounds & Forestry, Scott Wheeler, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Patricia Reynolds and City of Newport staff for their work and support throughout our public process.
Newport City Councilors: Lynn Ceglie and Charlie Holder for championing our cause and presenting our resolution to Council.
And all seven Newport City Councilors: Jean Marie Napolitano, Angela McCalla, Charlie Holder, Lynn Ceglie, Jamie Bova, Elizabeth Fuerte, and Kate Leonard for voting YES on 10/26/22 to build a public skatepark!