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Friends groups report growth in adaptive programs and dance participation at Metro Parks
Summary
Two nonprofit partner groups updated the board on programming: Friends of Metroparks Disabilities & Magic reported increased participation and new adaptive offerings; Friends of Metro Dance reported rising class volume, scholarships, artist residencies and a request to discuss facility repairs or replacement.
Two Metro Parks partner organizations presented annual program updates to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, describing expanded services, participation growth and funding needs.
Friends of Metroparks Disabilities & Magic presented program growth and recent expenditures. Karen Summer, chair of the Friends board, said the program—a recreation program for adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities—grew participation from 11,706 in FY22 to 19,470 in FY25 (fiscal-year totals cited by the presenter). Summer said the organization currently shows about $48,000 cash on hand at the time of reporting, and that its annual…
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