Class of 2025 Community Betterment Project: Maple Grove Elementary Playground Equipment

A fundraiser from the Waukee Leadership Institute
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The Opportunity

Not All Students Can Easily Access Maple Grove Elementary’s Playground

At Maple Grove Elementary, a group of students recognized a gap in ADA accessibility when they saw Ian, a friend who uses a walker for mobility, unable to participate in popular recess activities. Instead of accepting Ian’s inability to use the playground, they asked the question: How can we make our playground even more inclusive?

Students like Ian and friends have highlighted an opportunity for our community to create a more adaptive playscape. The current playground meets and exceeds ADA standards, though ADA standards don’t always accommodate varying levels of mobility. The spectrum of mobility and accessibility is vast.

In partnership with the Waukee Community School District and Waukee Community Schools Foundation, we are raising funds to install additional playground equipment so every student can experience the joy of playscapes.

Join us in making a lasting impact—because every child deserves a place to play, belong, and thrive!

The Goal

Raise $40,000 for More Accessible Playground Equipment

We’re working with the Waukee Community School District to install playground equipment designed for kids of all mobility levels.

This helps ensure every student feels welcome to play.

Individual Sponsors

Silver: $100

Your name displayed on our website as an Individual Silver Sponsor

Gold: $250

Your name displayed on our website as an Individual Gold Sponsor

Platinum: $500

Your name displayed on our website as an Individual Platinum Sponsor

Corporate Sponsors

Silver: $1,000

Your company name displayed on our website as a Corporate Silver Sponsor

Gold: $2,500

Your company name displayed on a plaque at the playground

Platinum: $5,000

Your company logo displayed on a plaque at the playground

All donations are tax-deductible.

The recognition name, size, and location of corporate sponsorships are subject to approval by the Waukee Community School District and the Waukee Community School Board. We are committed to highlighting our corporate sponsors and are working diligently to finalize the details and obtain the necessary approvals for all sponsorship elements. Thank you for your understanding and support as we move forward with this important mission while we continue these conversations.

Become a Sponsor

Will You Join Us?

By becoming a sponsor, you’re giving some of our community’s youngest members more than just accessible playground equipment—you’re providing them with the freedom to play, connect, and create memories they’ll cherish forever.

Other Ways to Get Involved and Show Your Support.

Join Us for a Community Event

Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster

MARCH 6

Dave & Buster's Spirit Night

APRIL 3

Support One Of Our Other Fundraisers

Krispy Kreme

ENDS APRIL 15

Dave & Buster's Gift Cards

ENDS APRIL 15

The Waukee Leadership Institute has been developing leaders in Waukee, Iowa since 2006.