Farrall Park receives $3.5 million from Avedis

  • The Farrall Park Town Hall, held on July 14, drew in a small crowd, but the overall message was to spread the word that the entire community needs to be involved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
    The Farrall Park Town Hall, held on July 14, drew in a small crowd, but the overall message was to spread the word that the entire community needs to be involved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
  • At the Farrall Park Town Hall, held on July 14, Avedis Foundation President/CEO Dr. Kathy Laster announced, 'Our Board of Directors have committed, voted and approved $3.5 million to build a state-of-the-art, beautiful park for the children and families in this area, right here at Farrall Park.'
    At the Farrall Park Town Hall, held on July 14, Avedis Foundation President/CEO Dr. Kathy Laster announced, 'Our Board of Directors have committed, voted and approved $3.5 million to build a state-of-the-art, beautiful park for the children and families in this area, right here at Farrall Park.'
  • Gloria Wallace, a Washington School alum, spoke about the change coming to the Farrall Park location. She noted that the last time Washington School was utilized was in 2004, and the time has come for it to come down. She dubbed herself the Farrall Park Cheerleader and said, 'where there is unity, there is strength.'
    Gloria Wallace, a Washington School alum, spoke about the change coming to the Farrall Park location. She noted that the last time Washington School was utilized was in 2004, and the time has come for it to come down. She dubbed herself the Farrall Park Cheerleader and said, 'where there is unity, there is strength.'

    The Avedis Foundation announced Tuesday, to community members at the Farrall Park Town Hall, that they have committed to donating $3.5 million to fully fund a new park.

    “We will fund it,” said Avedis President/CEO Dr. Kathy Laster. “We are not the ones that will plan and build this park. That is going to be done by the City with you, this community.”

    She clarified, “We did say we want to make sure t…