City Says Thank you tp Wal-Mart Haunted Barn Dan Rodgerson

Adrian, MI

City Says Thank You to Wal-Mart

Adrian- Over the past few months the Adrian Community Services Department has been developing new programs for the residents of the community. Many of the programs would not be possible without the help of volunteers. The City of Adrian recently honored the local Wal-Mart store for their contribution.

Last summer the department recieved a grant from the United Way to establlish the All Kids Included Scholarship Fund, a program to assist needy youth participate in recreation al activities.

As part of the project a method of funding needed to be established not only to help needy youth this year but to help thousands of youth for years to come. The old barn at Heritage Park because the setting for the Hautned barn and hay ride during the halowwen season. During the planning process, several groups came forward with the interest in assisting with the project.

Dawn Schulte, a representative from Wal-Mart played a key role in the design, organization and staffing of the Barn. The local store provided 15 volunteers each night the barn was open plus 10 during the dress rehersal for the HOPE center.

After expenses, the Barn raised about $1500 for the fund and Wal-Mart matched the revenue earned with another $1500 said Dan Rodgerson

The fund now has $5000 in the all kids included scholarship fund. that equates to roughly 200 recreation scholarships to be distrbuted over the next three years.