Why a Naturalized Playground
Natural play environments have advantages over purpose-built playgrounds because they stimulate more diverse physical activity and creative play.
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Merritton Lions Club, May Court Club of St. Catharines, Land Care Niagara – Naturalized Playground Bronze Sponsors
Thank you so much to the Merritton Lions Club, the May Court Club of St. Catharines, and Land Care Niagara for partnering with our Naturalized Playground Project as bronze sponsors. All three organizations provided funds or in-kind donations valued at $2,000 each.
Niagara Community Foundation – Naturalized Playground Gold Sponsor
As our gold sponsor for the Naturalized Playground renovation at Bethlehem Place, Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) generously provided a grant $10,000 towards the project.
Meridian Credit Union – Naturalized Playground Corporate Sponsor
Meridian Credit Union has partnered with our Bethlehem Place Naturalized Playground project as our Corporate Sponsor by providing $15,000.
Five Reasons to Die Without a Will
There must be some very powerful reasons to avoid a Will because so many people continue to die without one.
Wise Guys Charity Fund – Naturalized Playground Lead Sponsor
As our lead sponsor for the project, Wise Guys Charity Fund provided $20,000 for the Naturalized Playground project at our Bethlehem Place location.
CFUW 43rd Annual House Tour
On Sunday, May 7th, 2017 from 12pm-5pm, the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) will be hosting its 43rd Annual House Tour!
Brock University Staff & Faculty Volunteer
During National Volunteer Week, we had over 40 volunteers from Brock University’s Staff and Faculty to help begin prepping the site for the revitalization and redevelopment of the Bethlehem Place playground and extended yard, to create an inclusive naturalized environment and play area.
Niagara College Broadcasting Students
A group of second year students in the Niagara College Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film Program created an informative and promotional video for the Bethlehem Place Naturalized Playground.
Remembering Richard (Dick) Halverson
As a founding member and a long-standing friend of Bethlehem Housing, we felt that it was important for us to use any donations made in memory of Dick in a way that would reflect his passions and dedication to Bethlehem.