"The power of partnerships to drive positive
change"
RESTON,
Va., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- August 1, 2024 – The Great Outdoors
Fund® is proud to announce a partnership with
Volkswagen Group of America to build a new combination
basketball/futsal court near the company's new North American
headquarters in Reston at Stratton
Woods Park. The new dual-purpose court will deliver an improved
basketball court combined with a new futsal venue and enhance the
diversity of activities available at this vibrant community
park.
Outdoor recreation is more than just a pastime; it's a
cornerstone of physical and mental well-being, nurturing
environmental stewards. It drives economic growth.
This partnership will see The Great Outdoors Fund and Volkswagen
Group of America team up with Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA)
to address the pressing need to modernize recreation infrastructure
for our growing and diversifying population.
The project in Stratton Woods Park responds to the increasing
demand for futsal courts while actioning recommendations from
FCPA's futsal court analysis. In this case, it will see the
repurposing of a highly utilized space to meet the ever-evolving
needs of a wide range of community recreationists.
"We believe in the power of partnerships to drive positive
change," said Lori McCullough,
Founder & CEO of The Great Outdoors Fund. "Through our
partnership with Volkswagen Group of America, we're not just
transforming a basketball court and adapting it for multiple uses –
we're investing in the health and vitality of our society."
"This partnership with The Great Outdoors Fund exemplifies
Volkswagen Group of America's values in taking responsibility for
society," said Pablo Di Si, President & CEO, Volkswagen
Group of America. "It also complements all the soccer programs
Volkswagen supports like our presenting partnership with the U.S.
Soccer Federation."
Working together with FCPA, The Great Outdoors Fund will lead
project management and outreach efforts. The project is set to
deliver tangible benefits for the community and park users while
promoting environmental stewardship; made possible thanks to
Reston's new neighbor and good
corporate citizen, Volkswagen Group of America.
"We're ecstatic to collaborate with The Great Outdoors Fund and
Volkswagen to bring this project to fruition," said Jai Cole, Executive Director, Fairfax County
Park Authority. "The Park Authority is dedicated to expanding and
improving diverse recreational opportunities for all
residents."
The renovation project is slated to commence immediately, with
completion expected in the fall. A ribbon-cutting celebration will
mark the culmination of this transformative public-private
partnership in October of 2024.
For more information, visit thegreatoutdoorsfund.org.
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SOURCE The Great Outdoors Fund