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Upcoming Events
TRUNK or TREAT | Sunday, October 27 | 11:30am-2pm | St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Parking Lot
- 11:30am-12pm Low-stimulation for those that prefer a quieter and less scary time!
- Teal pumpkins throughout the path for those with dietary restrictions.
WHAT IS A TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT?
Trunk-or-treating is a fun Halloween alternative to trick-or-treating where participants decorate their cars and give out candy in a parking lot. Park your decorated car or truck along the Trunk-or-Treat path and greet the community with Halloween treats. This event is made even more special because before or after participants trunk-or-treat, they can visit the St. Gregory’s Pumpkin Patch to purchase pumpkins or raffle tickets (win a prize basket filled with goodies donated from local businesses)! All proceeds from the pumpkin patch and raffle sales go to local food pantries.
Our Mission
Deerfield Park Foundation mission is to offer financial assistance to those in need who desire to participate in Deerfield Park District programs and to ensure accessibility to the community.
Deerfield Park Foundation History & Purpose
Since 1983 the Deerfield Park Foundation has worked to enhance the parks and facilities of the Deerfield Park District. The Foundation provides assistance for residents in financial need to participate in recreation programs, supports park development initiatives that ensure community accessibility and has programs for remembrance and recognition.
To accomplish its goals, the Deerfield Park Foundation solicits tax-deductible contributions and conducts fund-raising activities. Deerfield Park Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, recognized by the US Dept. of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public foundation operated for the benefit of the Deerfield community.
Board Of Directors
Member Responsibilities
Board members attend meetings four times a year, provide direction and input for projects that benefit the Deerfield community and procure support from individuals and corporations to benefit the Deerfield Park Foundation. In addition, board members attend community events to share the message of the Deerfield Park Foundation and to garner support.
Officers
Chairperson – Christine Nogal
Vice-Chair – Matt Kerbis
Treasurer – Zack Raimi
Secretary – Grant Barus
Directors – Pat McFarlane, Steve Markoff, Jason Merel, Evan Nadler, David Neiman, Brian Teven, Lindsey Rogosich, Ben Rotman
Deerfield Park District Board of Commissioners Liaison – Jan Caron
*Applications for new Board members are reviewed in September/October as seats on the board are available. If you have an interest in serving on the Board, please fill out the attached application and send it to deanna@deerfieldparks.org or please contact Superintendent of Marketing, Deanna Musurlian at 847-572-2611 with questions.
Donation OPPORTUNITIES
Foodies Raising Funds – year-round
Dine Out Locally and Support the Deerfield Park Foundation. Mention the Deerfield Park Foundation and a percentage of your order will support Deerfield Park Foundation scholarships for people in financial need to attend Deerfield Park District programs and camps.
Foodies events will be posted here!
Make a donation for event sponsorship
If you have read the Event Sponsorship opportunities above and wish to sponsor, please use the donate button and specify your sponsorship choice in the notes field.
donate to the scholarship fund
As outlined in the Park Foundation’s Mission Statement, we help provide assistance for residents in serious financial need to participate in Deerfield Park District programs, camps, After-School Club and more. To make a donation, please use the donate button or fill out a scholarship donation form below.
Donate Now Scholarship donation form
linda gryziecki scholarships
Two $1,000 Linda Gryziecki College/Post-Secondary Institution scholarships, named to honor Deerfield Park District’s Executive Director Linda Gryziecki who retired in 2011 after 38 years of service, are offered each year – one to a graduating high school senior and one to a current college/post-secondary institution student.
linda gryziecki Scholarship application 2024-2025 school year – Due march 31, 2024
Purchase of a Bench or Tree in remembrance or recognition
Recognition opportunities to honor, celebrate or memorialize your family member, friend or loved one exist throughout the park district. Please view our recognition page.
Donations supporting the programs and services of the Deerfield Park District may be made through the Deerfield Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nongovernmental entity. All donations are tax-exempt as allowed by law.