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Encinitas Project nonprofit pitches fundraising partnership with PRCA; seeks ad hoc support from commissions
Summary
Leaders of the newly rebranded Encinitas Project briefed the Senior Citizen Commission on plans to fundraise for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) initiatives including a senior scholarship program and described a planned memorandum of understanding with the city.
Ross Ritter, president of the Encinitas Project, described the nonprofit’s rebranding, mission and planned partnership with the City of Encinitas Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) at the March 18 Senior Citizen Commission meeting.
Ritter said the Encinitas Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rebranded from the Patrons of Encinitas Parks (PEP), a nearly 30‑year organization that previously supported park projects such as Oak Crest Park bocce shade structures, the community and senior center dance floor and the Moonlight Beach water fountain. The group’s stated mission is to “bridge the funding gap” for PRCA initiatives…
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