Unique Programming Sponsorship

In honor of the 109 Westchester residents who perished on September 11^th, 2001, “The Rising” will be a welcoming destination for reflection and hope for the future. Designed by nationally renowned architect Frederic Schwartz, who has also been selected to design the State of New Jersey Memorial, “The Rising” will be constructed of 109 intertwined stainless steel rods that will soar to 80 feet. On a raised granite base surrounding the memorial will be the names of and personal quotes about all 109 Westchester victims.

For the Memorial to be an everlasting tribute, donations are needed to help pay for its construction, as well as for the surrounding gardens and landscaping. Your support will also provide an endowment for the memorial's ongoing care and maintenance.

With every donation, "The Rising" truly becomes a community memorial, uniting those who were not personally affected with those who have lost loved ones and who seek to preserve their memory.

All donations to Friends of Parks, whether cash or in-kind, are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged. Those contributions over $100 will receive a special certificate. Individual funding programs are available and can also be created.

Day for the Disabled at Playland
Children and adults with disabilities will come from schools, group homes, and agencies throughout Westchester County to enjoy the rides and entertainment on this very special day. The event includes strolling entertainment and stage performances at Westchester’s Amusement Park in Rye. The program is sponsored by the Westchester County Office for the Disabled.

Title Sponsor:	$25,000
Co-sponsor	$10,000
Contributor:	$ 5,000
Supporter:	$ 2,500
Dates:	First Monday in June
Attendance:	10,000
Audience:	Westchester’s disabled children and adults.
Sponsor deadline:	March

America’s first parkway closes its exits to car traffic for bikers and skaters to take to the road from the Westchester County Center in White Plains and south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Bicyclists can pedal all or any portion of the 14-mile round-trip from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Title Sponsor:	$30,000 (Currently JetBlue Airways)
Co-sponsor:	$10,000 (Monthly)
Contributor:	$ 5,000
Supporter:	$ 3,000
Dates:	Sundays May, June, September
Attendance:	5,000 per week
Audience:	Families, Teens
Sponsor deadline:	March 2005

This interpretive farm offers programs year-round and is a unique feature of the Westchester landscape. It draws thousands of family members from child through grandparent for programs and visits with the farm animals.

Program sponsorships are available starting at $2,000

Westchester County has six nature preserves with interpretive centers focusing on conservation and the environment.

Cranberry Lake, North White Plain
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson
Edith G. Read Sanctuary, Rye
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye
Trailside Nature Museum, Cross River.

Each has guidebooks available for sponsorship starting at $2,000.

County Parks employs more than 1200 employees per season, many of whom are a highly visible presence in their uniforms. In addition grass-cutting and other equipment are also used and seen throughout the parks system.

Sponsorships for uniforms and equipment can be developed to reach your audience.