OCEAN CITY — During this month’s OC Recreation Boosters meeting at Northside Park, the group donated $7,900 towards the Ocean City Recreation Department’s youth programs during spring and summer of this year.
“Last year, OC Recreation Boosters gave over $37,000 to Recreation and Parks, and were able to provide summer camps for over 20 children in need,” OC Recreation Boosters President Donna Reid said. “It is important to the Boosters to continue raising funds for the local youth so that they are able to stay active all year round alongside of their peers.”
The OC Recreation Boosters is a non-profit, independent community group made up of representatives from various community organizations, as well as interested individuals. This positive group of individuals works diligently throughout the year to raise money to help offset costs of recreation programs. The support, paired with that of other community associations and local businesses, make it possible for the town to maintain low program fees.
Since 2001, the OC Recreation Boosters have donated more than $900,000 to support the programs of the Ocean City Recreation Department through several different fundraisers, such as Swing for Youth Golf Tournament at Eagle’s Landing, hot chocolate sales during Winterfest of Lights, St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament T-shirt sales and wine booths at Springfest, Sunfest, and Sunset Park concerts.
In addition to fundraising, the volunteers also offer their time and talents at a variety of events hosted by Ocean City Recreation, including Halloween Spook-Out, Easter Bunny Fun Shop and athletic tournaments.