Fountain of Youth center receives $40,000 from Ghan Family Foundation
by October 10, 2014 7:32 am 109 views
The Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center recently received a $40,000 donation from the Ghan Family Foundation to support the center’s capital campaign which is focused on renovations to a facility at 2801 McKinley Ave.
Also, the Fountain of Youth hopes to raise an additional $25,000 from a Raise the Roof BBQ scheduled for Oct. 17. The Ghan Family Foundation provided the $40,000 to kick-start the renovations.
The BBQ is set for 6 p.m., Oct. 17 at the McKinley Avenue location. Tickets are on sale now for $10 and may be purchased by calling 484-7782. All proceeds benefit the Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center. Fountain of Youth is a United Way Community Partner and CDBG Grant Recipient.
Fountain of Youth has provided care for dependent adults 18 and older for the past 25 years to Fort Smith area residents.