By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The Gorham Community Development Association has announced a partnership with the city of Gorham to bring a splash pad to the community.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce's Community Development Block Grant, that dream is becoming a reality.
The total cost of this project is $733,329. The Gorham Community Development Association is committed to supporting this effort, with a cash match of $190,666 to complete the grant. To date, the association has raised $164,913 toward the total project cost. The remaining amount to be raised is $25,750.
The association has already received grants from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and funds from Russell County. The remaining funding has been raised from local supporters and through various fundraisers.
This splash pad will not only serve the residents of Gorham but also invite families from surrounding communities to enjoy a fun, safe environment for all ages, the association said.
However, the association still needs your support. The association is seeking businesses and individuals interested in partnering to create a lasting, fun-filled experience for the entire region, it said.
"Your sponsorship will enhance the splash pad and contribute to the joy and well-being of families throughout Gorham and beyond for years to come," the association said.
"We would love the chance to discuss this further and explore how we can work together to enhance our community," a news release from the association said.
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, email [email protected]. A sponsorship form is also attached at the end of this story. Sponsors' names will be proudly displayed on the splash pad sign as a token of appreciation.
Additionally, the association is selling a limited number of custom benches that can be personalized with names, logos or in memory of loved ones with pictures. These benches will be placed around the splash pad.
Looking ahead, the association will have several upcoming fundraisers, including the Gorham Street Dance on Aug. 2. All proceeds will benefit the splash pad project.
"The splash pad will be complete within two years, making it a vibrant new gathering spot in our park for our community and neighboring areas—a place for children to play and for families to connect during the summer months," the association said via email.
Check out the association on Facebook to keep up to date with all it has to offer.
