Seeking a Blackstone Valley Non-Profit Recipient

The UniBank Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge Steering Committee is seeking a Blackstone Valley non-profit organization to be the Charitable Recipient of the 2013 Greenway Challenge. Non-profit organizations, including school groups, 501(c) 3 clubs, must have a mission similar to that of the Greenway Challenge – which includes promoting the recreational opportunities in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, supporting the campaign for a Swimmable-Fishable Blackstone River; clean-up and maintenance of greenways, hiking and biking trails, wild life projects, environmental education and development of waterway access.

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Last year, the Greenway Challenge Steering Committee selected and awarded the Governor Aram J. Pothier Elementary School in Woonsocket, RI the Charitable Recipient award of $2,500. To date, the Greenway Challenge has provided more than $17,500.00 in awards to its Charitable Recipients. A member of your group must committ to attending the Logistics Committee meetings, held once a month at 8:30 am in Woonsocket, RI; plus, two Captain’s Meetings and the Friday Night Festivities in September. In addition, your group must host a transition site on race day.

If your non-profit organization, group or school is interested in submitting a request to be selected as the 2013 UniBank Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge Charitable Recipient:

Please submit a one page letter, stating your groups’ mission, goals and how they are similar to those of the Greenway Challenge; and how you would use the donation.

Please include your organizations’ name and the contact persons name, address and day-time phone numbers, website URL, along with email address.

Submit to:

2013 Charitable Recipient Request
UniBank Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge
One Depot Square,
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Attention: Barbara Dixon

or email:
barbara_dixon@nps.gov

Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2013

Other past Greenway Challenge Charitable Recipients have included the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation, The Blackstone River Coalition, Blackstone River Bikeway Association, Waters Farm Preservation, Inc., Mohegan Council Boy Scouts of America, and the Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone. For more information, contact Barbara Dixon at 401-762-0250 extension 5503. Email: barbara_dixon@nps.gov