FUNDRAISING EFFORT UNDERWAY TO REHAB ANNVILLE’S MAPLE STREET COURTS

Press Release

October 12, 2021 – Annville, PA – Annville’s Maple Street’s dilapidated basketball courts are at the forefront of a fundraising campaign to raise money to completely rehabilitate the recreation area. 

A grassroots effort has been underway since the spring of 2021. Thanks to both financial and in-kind donations, the group of community members is closer than ever to reaching their goal. While $25,000 has been raised to-date, there is still a need for another $20,000 to complete the renovation. 

“Knowing the generous spirit of our small town, we feel confident that our community members will step up to help us achieve our goal and breathe new life into the Maple Street recreation area, which sits across from our community pool”, noted Hugh Rooney, the driving force behind the project. 

The entire scope of the project entails a complete restoration of the basketball court and the addition of two pickleball court overlays. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, particularly amongst baby-boomers.

“Restoring the basketball courts on Maple Street will be a real win for the youth of Annville,’ remarks Rooney, ‘and with the addition of pickleball, the recreation options within our town will be greatly enhanced for ages and abilities.”

 The total project includes: 

·  Resurface of the basketball courts 

·  Surface painting and court layout

·  New basketball posts, backboards, and nets 

·  Portable pickleball nets 

·  Fencing 

The group has launched a Go-Fund me to raise the remaining $20,000 required to complete the project. 

To date, community sponsors include:

·     UPMC Pinnacle Health

·     Candoris

·     Boger Concrete

·     Kreamer Funeral Home

·     Gannett Flemming

·     Annville Youth League

·     Landmark Builders through Annville Township

·     Irvin Services General Contractor

·     Samuelson tree Services

·     Annville Township Public Works Dept

You may find the Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/a9868937

For more information about the project, please contact Hugh Rooney at  717-269-1081 / [email protected] or Laura Gunderson at 717-639-9256 / [email protected].