S.M.I.L.E
SPECI A L CO M M U N IT Y SE RVICES
For all
to play
Scholarships Mean
Involvement in Leisure
for Everyone! (S.M.I.L.E.)
Grant-in-Aid Program
The Park District of Highland Park
believes that everyone should have
access to our programs regardless of their family’s financial
situation. In 1992, the District created the Scholarships Mean
Involvement in Leisure for Everyone (S.M.I.L.E.) Grant-in-Aid
program to enable families in need of financial assistance the
chance to “SMILE” and participate in Park District programs.
With support from residents and local businesses, the Park
District raises money each year to fund this grant-in-aid
program through private donations, registration, and a variety
of community events. In the last year, over $100,000 in grants
were awarded to over 85 Hi ghland Park families through this
worthwhile program.
An application form (in English or Spanish) requesting detailed
financial information is available at West Ridge Center or can
be downloaded from our website at pdhp.org. Forms must be
completed and submitted to the Registration office at West
Ridge Center. All Grant-In-Aids are awarded on the basis of
need and availability of Grant-in-Aid Programs at the time of
application. Upon submission of a grant request, families will
be notified in 10 working days of their grant status. Questions
regarding the Grant-In-Aid program may be directed to
Stephanie Rendler at 847.579.3133 or [email protected].
If you would like to make a donation to support this important
program, you can:
• Check the S.M.I.L.E. donation box on your registration form
when registering for a program in-person and include the
donation amount with your payment.
• Click on the “Donate to S.M.I.L.E.” category when registering
for a program online and you can pay for your donation at
checkout.
• Download the S.M.I.L.E. Donation Form from our website,
pdhp.org and mail with payment to S.M.I.L.E. Fund, Park
District of Highland Park, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL
60035.
Help us reach our goal!
To donate please
go to pdhp.org
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