The Season of Giving - Avalon Park Foundation

The Season of Giving is upon us and the Avalon Park Foundation is busy doing just that. The Avalon Park Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Created by neighborhood volunteers inspired to serve others, this Foundation leads friends and neighbors to take part in positively influencing our community.

This year the Avalon Park Foundation celebrates 10 years of impacting Avalon Park and surrounding areas. Partnering with local businesses and receiving donations from residents, the Avalon Park Foundation is able to provide goods and fund initiatives to better the community and lives of the people that live here; free school supplies for hundreds of children, free Thanksgiving meals for local families, thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded to Timber Creek graduates, these are just a few of the ways the Foundation gives back to those in need, right here in our community.

In November, the Avalon Park Foundation is hosting two fantastic events where residents can get involved. The annual Adopt-a-Family Food Drive and Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving meals to local families. For years, the Foundation has partnered with local elementary schools, receiving the number of families that could use assistance for a complete Thanksgiving meal. With sponsorships from local Avalon Park businesses and food donations from residents, gift bags are packed and delivered to schools for family pickup. Partnering with Publix in Avalon Park, gift cards are also included for families to purchase turkeys.

There are many ways for residents to get involved in this event. With drop boxes throughout the area, please consider donating non-perishable food items at any of the following locations – Marketplace at Avalon Park, Encore at Avalon Park, Avalon Park Property Owners Association, and Avalon Park YMCA. Monetary donations are also accepted at www. avalonparkfoundation.org On Tuesday, November 15th at 6pm, volunteers are welcome to get food items packed up and ready for drop-off. These events are great family volunteer opportunities, as parents have shared they cherish these moments that provide their children the experience in caring for and serving others. The Avalon Park Foundation keeps it simple – it’s about neighbors serving neighbors.

Another exciting event this November is the annual 5K Turkey Trot. Join your community neighbors and “Wobble before you Gobble” this Thanksgiving morning, November 24th at 8am. The Avalon Park Foundation hosts multiple 5K races to keep the community healthy, active, and offers a gathering place for fun. You’ll see the competitive runner, morning walker, and families pushing strollers at these 5K events. It’s a great way to support, get involved, and have fun. Registration for the 5K Turkey Trot can be done at www.avalonparkfoundation. org. On-line pre-registration ends November 18th, race day registration opens at 7am.

The Avalon Park Foundation is always looking for residents to join a committee leading events for fundraising, community service, and helping those in need. To get involved contact via email to info@avalonparkfoundation.com, follow Avalon Park Foundation on Facebook for social media updates, or visit www.avalonparkfoundation.org.