OUR PAST PROJECTS
Since its inception in March 1992, the PCF has supported local organizations and Village and Town governments in the area of the arts, cultural activities, tourism, and recreation. Our last major project was the completion of the Great Lawn, for which we raised $100,000 from the community over several years of fundraising. Partnering with the town, we were able to complete the Great Lawn, which is enjoyed by approximately 15,000 people each year.
ONE COMMUNITY. ONE PARK.
The Pawling Community Foundation embarked on a master plan to improve Lakeside and Murrow Parks. The first phase was the renovation of the Great Lawn at Lakeside Park. Thank you for your support during the renovation of the Great Lawn at Lakeside by making a gift to the One Community. One Park. campaign. Your generosity impacted Pawling’s parkland that will benefit generations to come.
LAKESIDE AND MURROW PARK TRAIL MAP
Making a map of the trails connecting Murrow and Lakeside Parks seemed like a logical project for the PCF, seeing as our goal is to beautify and illustrate how the two parks really are one.
For many years Lakeside Park was run as a conference center for the YMCA. Murrow Park was owned by the town and borders Lakeside. When the town bought Lakeside Park in 2003 it seemed natural to connect the existing trails. Many different groups, as well as the town, have maintained the trails, and they are currently looking the best they have in years.
VILLAGE GREEN
Our last major project was the construction of The Pawling Village Green. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise over $1.5 million dollars through 100% private donor donations. The Green is now a center piece to the Village of Pawling, attracting events, residents and economic vitality.
ARTEAST FLAGS
In both 2015 and 2019 the Pawling Community foundation granted ArtEast funds toward a Village public art project of two-sided banners to be displayed on the light poles along Charles Colman Boulevard. The banners have been a tremendous success, with many residents and business owners commenting on how the banners enhance the Village and establish Pawling as an artist friendly environment. Thousands of visitors to the Village and the Farmers Market enjoy the banner display.
PAWLING PUBLIC RADIO
Early in the history of Pawling Public Radio, the Pawling Community Foundation provided them with a grant to help with the construction of a new radio tower.
PAWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY
Pawling Community Foundation provided a grant that allowed the Pawling Library to introduce streaming video to their patrons. Your Pawling Library card now offers you free access to streaming content through hoopla.
BRICK WALKWAY
The Pawling Community Foundation, in conjunction with the American Legion Hasler-Kamp Post #215, held a campaign to sell memorial bricks for military veterans (at the Veterans Memorial), and the general community (throughout the walkway of the Village Green). The original campaign took place in 2012; a second brick campaign was offered in the spring of 2018 by the American Legion, specifically for military veterans.
