{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Power of Play: Bringing Communities Together","description":" You can find me and this show any where podcasts are found, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify etc You can also find the show and all my others at:  shawnallen.net, and thegaitguys.com Please email Peg and Patty at:  play@lesterplayground.comWebsite: Lesterplayground.com Owen's Playground For Children Of All Abilities https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OL2d3DS93Lc   How you can help this project along, www.lesterplayground.com\/corporate-matching www.lesterplayground.com\/donatetoday This project is on a mission through the end of 2019. They are on a 90 days to $60K campaign. Their goal is now focused on two phases: Phase 1: East Playground Fundraising Goal: $205,000 Installation: Summer 2020 Phase 2: West Playground Fundraising Goal: $113,000 Installation: Summer 2021... or sooner! The Lester Community Playground team is working on new programs that give every Lester family & our entire community an opportunity to participate. How Can Someone Help? Please see the back page for all the ways that YOU can help make 90 Days to $60k a reality! Join Us on Facebook & Instagram to follow our progress, share our vision, and stay updated on new ways to support... there is more in the hopper that we can\u2019t wait to share with you! Donate! \u2022 Make a one-time or monthly pledge via our website! Every dollar counts, & we appreciate every contribution! www.lesterplayground.com\/donatetoday \u2022 Cement Your Legacy with a commemorative brick with your family\u2019s name or message of choice for our path! www.bricksrus.com\/donorsite\/lesterplay \u2022 Make an Even Bigger Impact by supporting a \u201cPaw Level Sponsorship\u201d and make a mark for your family or business on our donor wall. Contact the Playground team for details! https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y2mdzvsj Connect Us with Corporate & Matching Donations! \u2022 Stretch your donation by checking if your company offers matching donations. Visit our website for a sample list of companies of all sizes that participate. www.lesterplayground.com\/corporate-matching \u2022 Connect us with your company or folks in your network as we seek donor support from partners outside of Lester Attend an Event! \u2022 November 7th \u2013 Cadence Kitchen will donate 10% of sales! Plus 100% of tips earned by special guest bartenders will also be donated. Make your reservation today at 630-442-7631 or www.cadencekitchen.co Host an Event! \u2022 Birthday Parties: Did you know that almost $3,000 has been donated by Lester kids as requests for birthday gifts?! \u2022 Wine Tastings \u2013 host a tasting event in your home with Wines for Humanity, which donates a portion of bottle sales to the host\u2019s charity of choice. Contact the Playground team for info. \u2022 Get Creative! Lemonade stands, car washes, & more! Show your kids how great it is to get involved & give back! Shop Amazon! Start your home or business shopping at https:\/\/smile.amazon.com and add Lester PTA as your charity of choice. A percentage of proceeds are donated to the Lester Community Playground. Taking this extra step has already generated over $1,400 in funds from Amazon! Imagine if we ALL shop Amazon this way!! Coming Soon - Lester Spirit Wear! Watch for the unveiling of a brand new Lester logo, which will be featured on a variety of spirit wear for the whole family... the proceeds will benefit the Lester Community Playground! Join Our Team! Donate your time and talents to our team \u2013 we will welcome your help with ideas & action. Please contact play@lesterplayground.com to step up!   ","author_name":"The Weapons of Change Podcast, with Shawn Allen","author_url":"http:\/\/shawnallen.libsyn.com\/website","html":"