PPIS Playground & Garden Project Sponsorship Proposal

Petersfield Primary & Infant School (PPIS)

2022 PLAYGROUND & GARDEN PROJECT

PROPOSAL

www.jvdffoundation.org

ABOUT US The Joseph and Vera Douglas Family Foundation, Inc. (JVDFF) is a 501c3 organization that serves at-risk communities in Jamaica by providing education support; health & wellbeing workshops; advocacy and resources; and entrepreneurship training for women.

The Joseph & Vera Douglas Family Foundation, Inc. works primarily in Petersfield, one of Jamaica’s poorest communities located in Westmoreland parish. JVDFF has adopted the Petersfield Primary & Infant School (PPIS) and is working with the school leadership to provide the resources to ensure robust and engaging learning experiences for the 700+ students ages 4-12 that attend the school.

www.jvdffoundation.org

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PROJECT OVERVIEW The Petersfield Primary & Infant School Playground Build will include the installation of a new playground structure, chess/checkers game tables, benches, and revitalizing the current Peace Garden into a Learning Garden.

The Learning Garden will provide an opportunity for students to learn agriculture, practice mindfulness & yoga, and grow food that can be distributed to the Petersfield Primary & Infant School families.

The goals of this project are to:

¤

Build a sustainable playground & learning garden at the Petersfield

Primary & Infant School;

¤ Provide a safe and engaging play space for students to participate in play that promotes healthy physical, social, emotional & intellectual development;

¤

Teach hands-on Agriculture competencies that will equip students

with

the

knowledge

and

experience

to

grow

food,

learn

about

sustainable farming, and acquire lifelong skills;

¤

introduce students to careers in Agriculture to spark interest in the

Agriculture sector and cultivate career readiness; and

¤

Develop

entrepreneurship

know-how

through

a

school-sponsored

farmers market

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THE WHY "PLAY IS OUR BRAIN'S FAVORITE PART OF LEARNING." (D. ACKERMAN) Petersfield Primary & Infant School was built in the 19th century by the Anglican Church. It was revamped

in

1965

to

update

the

school's

structure. Unfortunately, the school could not afford to add a playground at any point during its long history. This will be the school's first playground!

We believe that every child deserves a safe & engaging

place

to

play.

According

to

the

American Academy of Pediatrics, "Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their

imagination,

cognitive,

and

dexterity,

emotional

and

strength.

physical, Play

is

important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage

and

interact

in

the

world

around

them."

In providing a space to play with a learning garden, our goal is to assist PPIS educators with

working

with

students

&

families

to

cultivate an appreciation for the environment and

lifelong

skills

for

students.

Students

will

have access to hands-on experiences that will connect

Agriculture

to

food

stability

and

environmental wellness.

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EQUIPMENT

Playground structure Quantity: 1

Raised garden beds Quantity: 4

Game Tables Quantity: 4 Benches Quantity: 4 P.05

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE

$14,250

LABOR

$1,000

GAME TABLES

$4,000

PLAQUES

$2,500

SIGNAGE

$900

MEALS & WATER

$525

RAISED BEDS

$600

PLANTS/SOIL

$1,000

POT/PLANTERS

$400

BENCHES

$2,000

T-SHIRTS

$1,000 GRAND TOTAL:

$28, 075

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TIMELINE FEB 2022

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Finalize playground budget Launch fundraising group & set monthly goals Send out sponsorship letters Planter pots delivered to the school for painting

APRIL 2022 ☆ ☆ ☆

Finalize sponsors & send sponsorship confirmation

letters Reach 25% of fundraising goal Design build tshirt

MAY 2022 ☆ ☆

Sponsorship payments due Finalize lodging/transportation/food for volunteers

JUN 2022 ☆

Reach 50% of fundraising goal

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AUGUST 2022 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Order game tables, benches & garden beds Order plaques for benches/tables/beds Reach 75% of fundraising goal Finalize build day schedule

SEPT 2022

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Students plant seeds in pots Reach 90% of fundraising goal Order build day tshirts Recruit local volunteers

OCT 2022 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Dig holes for playground base Raised garden beds completed & placed in position at school Reach 100% of fundraising goal Complete playground payment

NOV 2022

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Game tables and benches delivered to school & placed in position Build playground and garden Playground structure transported to school Complete playground base

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SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS GAME TABLE SEAT: $500 • Sponsor name on plaque mounted on a seat • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Logo or name on build day tshirts • Logo or name on event banner • Tax receipt

GARDEN BED PANEL: $400 • Sponsor name on plaque mounted on garden bed panel • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Logo or name on build day tshirts • Tax receipt

BENCH: $250 • Sponsor name on plaque mounted on a bench • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Tax receipt

INDIVIDUAL: $150 • Acknowledgment on social media & JVDFF website as a sponsor • Tax receipt

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CONTACT

www.jvdffoundation.org

jvdfoundation@gmail.com