RALEIGH, N.C. – In what it said is the largest joint giving to one entity from State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and the SECU Foundation, the organizations have made a $5 million contribution to the Dix Park Conservancy to support the development of a historic 308-acre public site into an urban park in Raleigh, the Dorothea Dix Park.
“SECU’s corporate gift of $3 million combined with $2 million from SECU Foundation will honor the history and legacy of the land while bringing expansion to the landscape and surrounding communities,” the two organizations said. “SECU’s gift aligns with its three pillars for corporate funding – culture and arts, health and wellbeing, and education. SECU Foundation’s grant supports its priorities of education, healthcare, and human services.”
The funding will be used to transform three historic stone houses at the Dix Park entrance into a Welcome Center, Conservancy Corps offices, outdoor seating and classroom space, gardens, and an accessible pathway connecting the park to the nearby Rocky Branch greenway, SECU and the SEC Foundation said.
Free Admission to Continue
It also will support the Conservancy’s plan to continue offering admission-free festivals and programming as a statewide community gathering place. The Park is expected to host one million visitors by 2024.
“Through the Foundation’s mission and collaborative efforts with the Conservancy, we are bringing an innovative project to life that demonstrates our shared philosophy of people helping people through new and lasting connections,” said Bob Brinson, SECU Foundation board chair. “It’s a pleasure to share in the preservation of Dix Park through the restoration of historic buildings that will welcome, educate, and serve hundreds of thousands of visitors.”
‘Support the Vision’
Added SECU Board Chair Chris Ayers, “We support and join the vision for the development of Dix Park, an exciting initiative that will bring tremendous value to downtown Raleigh, the capital area, and our state well into the future. Dix Park will be a tangible reflection of the people who live and work here by offering recreational, educational, social, and environmental benefits for our community and visitors from across the globe. We couldn’t be more pleased to join the many supporters and respected community leaders working together to make this project happen.”
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