About
,Friends of Crystal Parks was established as a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization in 2005. Formerly the Crystal Fund for Community Progress, is a vehicle to provide individuals and businesses a means of making charitable contributions to enhance the quality of life within the city of Crystal.
Over time, the mission was focused on supporting Crystal’s parks and neighborhoods. Two annual fundraisers were established; Cheers to Crystal and a plant sale.
Friends of Crystal Parks is a volunteer-driven organization that allows community members to volunteer or financially support its 26 parks.
Volunteer opportunities include board membership, helping plan and operate the annual Cheers to Crystal beer and food tasting event, and the Plant Sale.
Over time, the mission was focused on supporting Crystal’s parks and neighborhoods. Two annual fundraisers were established; Cheers to Crystal and a plant sale.
Friends of Crystal Parks is a volunteer-driven organization that allows community members to volunteer or financially support its 26 parks.
Volunteer opportunities include board membership, helping plan and operate the annual Cheers to Crystal beer and food tasting event, and the Plant Sale.
Impact
- Becker Park (2019)- Donated $5,000 towards the inclusive playground
- Arbor Day (Annually) - Donate $2,000 to purchase trees to giveaway at events
- Memory Lane Pond (2015) - Interpretive sign
- Bassett Creek (Annually) - Park Clean-up
- Memory Lane Pond (2011, 2013) - Funds went to plants for shoreline restoration. Annually $500 is spent on maintenance of the restoration.
Board of Directors
The board of directors is responsible for the financial oversight of the organization, as well as determining the mission and purpose. As a working board of directors, volunteers help to plan and orchestrate the annual fundraising events.
Some of the helpful skill sets board members bring include marketing and commutations, fundraising, volunteer management, and strategic planning.
Board members serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the Friends of Crystal Parks and fully engage in identifying and securing volunteers and the financial resources and partnerships for the organization to advance its mission.
The board currently meets on the first Thursday of the month, from 7-8 pm, at the Crystal Community Center, or via Zoom. There are no meetings during the summer. Their next meeting will be September 8, 2022 (second Thursday).
Some of the helpful skill sets board members bring include marketing and commutations, fundraising, volunteer management, and strategic planning.
Board members serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the Friends of Crystal Parks and fully engage in identifying and securing volunteers and the financial resources and partnerships for the organization to advance its mission.
The board currently meets on the first Thursday of the month, from 7-8 pm, at the Crystal Community Center, or via Zoom. There are no meetings during the summer. Their next meeting will be September 8, 2022 (second Thursday).