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What is Dilly's Place?

Dilly's Place will be a playground for all kids, no matter their ability. We are a non profit 501(c)3. We started with $20 and a prayer. Our playground will be built in the northeast corner of our city park in Conway Springs, KS. This website will explain what Dilly's Place is, all of our fundraisers, our budget, and information on how you can help.

What is our mission?

The mission of Dilly's Place is to provide a no bounds playground for all children in Sumner County, not just the ones who can run or jump.

Dilly's Place Inc.

Fact or Fiction?
In 2010 the report "Disability and Health in Kansas". Two facts are contained within this report that are important to Dilly's Place project. 1. participants in the focus group cited "there is not an accessible playground in my community" as a community health need. 2. Adult Kansans with disabilities is twice as likely to report being overweight. FACT
http://www.disabilitystatistics.org

Fact or Fiction?

Children with disabilities can find it more difficult to eat health, control their weight and be physically active because of pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing food, or taste and texture. Physical limitations or a lack of accessible environments (for example, sidewalks, parks and exercise equipment). Children with mobility limitations and intellectual or learning disabilities are at greater risk of obesity.
httpp://www.cdc.gov

Fact or Fiction ?

*44 play weeks per year x 180 children on the playground per week = 7,920 children a year x 30 years = 237,600 children that will have enjoyed the playground and benefited from healthy play. The cost per play experience is estimated at $261,418 (without donated land value) divided by 237,600 pay experiences = $1.10.
FACT

Family Fun Day

Free To Special Needs Kids And Their Families. Camp will now be every 3rd Week in June. This Event is brought to you Free from our Wonderful Sponsors! Activities available at camp are: horseback riding, a Zero entry swimming pool, canoeing, water slide, lake, beach, climbing tower, laser tag, face painting, fishing, balloon engineer, cotton candy, popcorn, food, drinks, tattooing, coloring and art table, and much more. PLEASE BRING DRY CLOTHES TO RIDE THE HORSES At the YMCA'S Camp Hyde 26201 w 71st St S, Viola Kansas 67149 For more information visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/dillys.place or email us at dillysplace@rocketmail.com Date: June 11, 2016

When did Dilly's Place Start, and What Does It Mean To Be A Non Profit?

Dilly's Place started 1/12/09 with $20 and a prayer. We held our first fundraiser in April of the same year. Dilly's place Inc. became a non-profit in 2010. A nonprofit refers to what the tax code classifies as a "Charitable" or 501(c)(3) organization. A nonprofit uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its mission. A for profit organization's shareholders receive the profits or dividends.

Members

Board of Directors
Cheryl Kelly, President
Jerica Bell, Treasurer
Crystal Hinnen, Secretary

Members at Large
Judy T. Hilger, Honorary Director
Chloe Henderson
Kristen D. Hilger

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