The Center’s Outdoor Space is Revitalized by Volunteers!
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The American Rental Association Foundation, the Toro Community Foundation, and the United Way of Metro Chicago have generously completed a major revitalization project at the Center for Independence.
Volunteers for these fantastic organizations painted and repaired the Center’s awnings, overhauled the butterfly garden, and removed a guardrail to improve accessibility. Additionally, they installed sound garden instruments and a rain barrel, painted a safety stripe on a curb, and mulched extensively.
These enhancements have rejuvenated CFI’s outdoor spaces, providing a safer and more engaging environment for Center’s kids and families.