The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy secured over $1.5 million in grants and donations to fund projects updating its 21st Century Plan, including the MLK Jr. Pathways Project, renovations around Hoyt Lake, and stabilizing Soldiers Circle. Total cash gifts were $1.373 million with additional capital and unrestricted pledges of $1.475 million. Upcoming activities include securing funds for the 21st Century Plan, donor outreach, a new contract, and fall tree planting.

1. Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Updates

2. 21 st Century Plan

3. Grants Secured Greenway Fund Margaret L. Wendt Foundation HSBC Antoine Thompson Michael LoCurto JP Morgan Chase Earthwatch Rupp Family Foundation Corinne & Victor Rice Foundation East Hill Foundation Demone Smith/Bonnie Russell City of Buffalo TOTAL: $1.5million Outstanding Empire State Development Community Foundation for Greater Bflo Erie County Cultural Resources Advisory Board

4. Giving Year End Total Giving $30,205 Gifts from New Members $5,622 New Members 135 Total Members 972 Average Gift $62 YEAppeal $7,686 Capital Gifts $135,000 Unrestricted Gifts $1,238,020 Total Cash Gifts $1,373,020 Capital Pledges $1,460,467 Unrestricted Pledges $15,150 Total Pledged $1,475,617

5. MLK Jr. Pathways Project

6. Delaware Park Casino Rentals

7. Boating on Hoyt Lake

8. Pathway & Beautification around Hoyt Lake

9. Riverside Minnow Pools

10. Front Park – Peace Bridge

11. Charles Beveridge Site Visit

12. Soldiers Circle Stabilization & Redisign

13. FLO Sold Out Gala

14. FLO Gala

15. Picnic in the Park

16. Tree Plantings

17. Earthwatch Volunteers

18. Enhancements

19. Enhancements

20. Operations Move & New Director

21. Greenways Grant

22. Strategic & Business Plan H onoring yesterday’s heritage, E nhancing the quality of life today for neighbors and visitors and C reating a legacy for the Buffalo of tomorrow.

23. What’s Next Build organizational capacity Secure $$$ for 21 st Century Plan Major Donor outreach Secure new contract New Contract Olmsted Open Golf Tournament – this weekend Party for the Parks – Sept. 5 Fall tree planting – early Nov. Charles Beveridge Luncheon – Nov. 12 Seasonal staff leaves – fall Website overhaul