Park Avenue Thrift has announced the list of recipients for their 2025 Spring community grants, putting the organization past $5 million donated to local nonprofits and schools over the course of its existence.
The organizations receiving grants from Park Avenue Thrift are 4RKids Foundation, A Fling at the Springs Foundation, Bennie’s Barn, Chautauqua Council of Enid, Emerson Middle School, Enid Arts Council, Enid Public Schools, Enid Street Outreach Services, Enid Symphony Orchestra, Garfield County Child Advocacy Council, Gaslight Theatre, Lady Liberty A-26 Squadron, Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, Lincoln Academy, Longfellow Middle School, Main Street Enid, Public Library of Enid, Taft Elementary, Waller Middle School, Youth and Family Services and YWCA Enid.
The money being given to these organization by Park Avenue Thrift totals $216,167.78. Additionally, Park Avenue Thrift has funded several community projects and events including Care Campus Child Abuse Prevention, Atelier Singer Songwriter Night, Gaslight Theatre Kids Camp, CDSA Be Fit Kids, Keep Enid Beautiful and 24 different classroom projects through DonorsChoose.
“We’re so grateful to be part of a community that believes in making a difference,” said Park Avenue Thrift Executive Director Stela Jantzen. “Every donation, every purchase, and every effort has helped us reach this milestone, supporting projects and programs that enrich lives and strengthen our community. We have our community to thank for making this possible.”
In celebration of this donation milestone, Park Avenue Thrift plans to host several Milestone Celebrations as a way to thank the Enid community. These events will happen between June and October.
