Every year the volunteer-based, College and community-supported Charter House provides shelter to three to four Addison County families in need. Having volunteered at the Charter House for three years, I have noticed that the children lack a safe, designated area to play outside. With a team of college volunteers, current students and alumni, I plan to fund, design, and build a fenced-in outdoor play area for children living at the Charter House and in the neighborhood.

Growing up, I spent a few years in a similar environment to the Charter House. My most positive memories were spent outside playing with other kids. Without a safe play area, children at the Charter House cannot go outside, even if they want to. Board games, computer games, and toys can only entertain so much.

Projected Budget: $1,700 Total
Bark mulch: $48.00 per cubic yard = $300
Swings + slide: $300
Tire swing: $5
Horse swing: $40
Slide + 60 inch play deck + sandbox underneath = $599.98 (10 year warranty)
Tires, stumps, toys and buckets: free ** projected donations
Paint & Supplies: $50
Picket fence: $30/section, 8 sections=$240
Fence posts: 11 posts @ $5=$55
Fence gate: $30
Landscape (dirt and flowers): $50.00

We will communicate with donors with emails to current and past Charter House volunteers, both from the community and the College and church bulletins