Recent News
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January 2025 - We are excited to share that with your generous support, the Foundation was able to present a check for $25,000 to the City of Rockville for the renovations of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center. As you can see, the Duck Derby Sponsors were recognized as well. Your support of the inaugural Rockville Rubber Ducky Derby in July 2024 enabled us to raise the funds that will pay for an amazing zip-line amenity for the pool which will delight thousands of children in the coming years, including many who will be coming to the outdoor recreation pool as part of their activities with the City of Rockville’s Summer Camp programs.
In 2025, we want to be sure that ALL of Rockville’s children, regardless of family circumstances, have the opportunity to attend our summer camps and experience the new thrills at the newly renovated Swim Center. Mark your calendar for July 18 for the 2025 Rockville Rubber Ducky Derby when we aim to raise $25,000 to raise scholarship funds to help send kids to Rockville summer camps! In the meantime, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to having a quack-tastic time again at the 2025 Rubber Ducky Derby!
October, 2018 --This fall, the RRPFI is collaborating with the City of Rockville to send kids to camp and other out of school time activities to help ensure children in our community can make treasured memories, while teaching them new skills, getting them to unplug, and keeping them productive. Tax deductible gifts are greatly appreciated.
Winter 2017: Chris Bowers of Zen Budo Karate has donated his time as volunteer instructor for the Lincoln Park Karate Class. RRPFI subsidized the cost of the students' uniforms, reducing the participants' cost by one half.
September, 2017 -- RRPFI was delighted to contribute $8,000 to partner with the City of Rockville, the Rockville Football League, and Jerod Minnick of Natural Grass Solutions to renovate the athletic fields at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park. The transition to a more durable Bermuda Grass will help to increase playing time for children in the community.