Friends of MetroParks of Butler County

Name of Non-Profit Organization *	Friends of MetroParks of Butler County
Today’s Date: *	Saturday, September 21, 2019
EIN / 501(C)(3)Number *	46-3299413
What year did your organization receive it’s non-profit status? *	2013
Address *	PO Box 691 Hamilton, Ohio 45011 United States
County *	Butler
Your Name *	Robin James
Your Title *	Secretary
Your email address *	robinjean.james@gmail.com
Your Phone Number	(513) 755-9454
Executive Director’s Name *	William Walker
Executive Director’s email address *	bug_jock@yahoo.com
What is the mission of your organization?
Friends of Metro Parks Mission Statement The Friends of MetroParks of Butler County is a 501c3 organization created a. To support, improve, protects and preserve MetroParks of Butler County for the usage and enjoyment of this and future generations. b. To inform and educate the public about the unique qualities of MetroParks of Butler County including the natural, geological, biological, cultural, historical, and recreational features. c. To encourage individuals and groups to participate in a cooperative volunteer program to promote and improve the Parks with the MetroParks of Butler County.
Which social causes (up to 3 choices) does your agency address through its programming? *	(1) Animals (2) Arts & Culture (3) Children
Any comments about your selections you would like to share with the student philanthropists?
We are the non-profit arm of the Butler County MetroParks. We seek to enhance the environment and opportunities for all of the guests to the parks. Our current effort is raising money to ensure that ALL of the playground equipment has handicap apparatus and activities. The goal of this effort is 1) To have available activities for physically challenged children. 2) To enhance inclusivity for all. 3) To provide an area for parents so that they can bring both challenged and non-challenged children together. 4) To provide an area so that our non-challenged children can interact and learn how to include all people.
Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for students? *	Yes, Grades 9 – 12
List possible volunteer opportunities -or- a link to where they can be found on the web.	Yes, We have volunteer opportunities for all ages. You can volunteer by contacting ANY member or even through the parks at yourmetroparks.net
Volunteer coordinator	Carrie Mosier
Volunteer coordinator’s email address	cmosier@gmail.com
Volunteer coordinator’s phone number	(513) 755-9454

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