The Fox Valley Park Foundation this week announced eight grants totaling $42,500 to help provide opportunities for recreation through programs, camps and other activities. Collectively, these grants will enhance and help fund programs serving more than 7,000 individuals.

• Fox Valley Junior Golf Academy — $12,500
• Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies program for veterans — $7,000
• Jesse “The Law” Torres Boxing Club — $5,000
• Red Oak Outdoor Adventure Club — $5,000
• Sports Saturday Program — $5,000
• Summer Playgrounds Program — $4,500
• Summer Stage — $2,500
• Summer Playgrounds Police Picnic — $1,000

These funds were sourced through the foundation’s annual Golf for Kids fundraiser in June. The 2016 event raised more than $50,000 that will support recreational opportunities throughout the district.

The foundation also elected its new Board of Directors: Rachel Ossyra, chairman; Alex Alexandrou, vice chairman; and directors Cintia Abney, Kevin Fitzpatrick, LuAnne Kelsey and Joe Khouri.

About the Fox Valley Park Foundation

The Fox Valley Park Foundation’s mission is to promote conservation, health and wellness and social equity for the Fox Valley Park District communities. The foundation was established in 1981 as a not-for-profit corporation to help benefit Fox Valley Park District residents. The Park Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization whose Board is comprised of Park District Trustees and members from the community at large. For more information, please visit www.foxvalleyparkfoundation.org.