The St. Johns County Parks Foundation recently announced a $25,000 major gift from the Tesori Family Foundation, whose mission is to achieve great things through God by lending a helping hand, providing hope and healing hearts for children.
Their commitment to inclusion has inspired the pursuit of diverse opportunities that leave a lasting impact, starting here in Northeast Florida and reaching communities across the country. In recent years, the Tesori Family Foundation has placed a particular emphasis on supporting inclusive initiatives in sports and recreation, education and career development. Their generous support, made through the St. Johns County Parks Foundation, the official nonprofit partner to St. Johns County Parks & Recreation, will directly benefit inclusive and family-centered parks and recreation projects throughout the county. “This is what community looks like — families helping families, neighbors investing in neighbors,” said Marithza Ross, executive director of the St. Johns County Parks Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful to the Tesori Family Foundation for believing in our mission and stepping up in such a powerful way.” While the Parks Foundation is actively raising funds for its current Field of Dreams campaign, a $200,000 effort to replace the turf at the all-abilities baseball field at Aberdeen Park, this gift reflects a broader commitment to accessible recreation across the entire Parks & Recreation system.
To support the Parks Foundation’s work and projects like Field of Dreams, go to sjcpf.org/donate.
