Although Sharing the Dream looked different this year due to the pandemic, Citizens is carrying out a three-year commitment to improving Frederick Douglass Park.
Sharing the Dream
Because of the pandemic, Citizens Energy Group employees were not able to volunteer for the 2021 Sharing the Dream event. However, Citizens, along with many of our partners, contributed $100,000 in donated materials and labor to refurbish the Pool House at Frederick Douglass Park.
Sharing the Dream partners this year were Mitsch Design, Peine Engineering, Powers & Sons Construction Company, Connor Fine Painting, Denney Companies, A.G. Maas, SSI Services, LLC, Miller Pipeline, Eubanks Fencing, SCI, Inc., BrightView, Greene’s Auto & Truck Service, Mainscape, PFM Car & Truck Care Center, McGath Concrete, Indy Excavating and Utilities, Refined Restoration, Nishida, Herman & Kettles Properties, Pulse Electric, A All Star Garage Doors, and General Communications Inc.
Projects included installing a security camera system, new flooring, high-efficiency lighting, lockers and shower curtains; painting (including murals); adding new storage rooms; updating the concession stand, appliances, and furniture; removing asbestos; repairing the exhaust system; replacing the water heater; adding ADA access; and more. These renovations were part of a three-year commitment Citizens made to Frederick Douglass Park.
This is the 13th year of Sharing the Dream, for which we partner with the Parks Alliance of Indianapolis (formerly Indy Parks Foundation) and Indy Parks to refurbish a facility in need, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Citizens President & CEO Jeffrey Harrison toured the facility with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. They are both pictured above with Crit Crabtree, Citizens' Manager of Facilities, and Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks and Recreation Director.
Centennial Celebration
Citizens announced on MLK Day that we will be the Presenting Sponsor of the Frederick Douglass Park Centennial Celebration. On July 7, 2021, the City of Indianapolis will kick off a multi-day celebration commemorating the 100-year anniversary of Frederick Douglass Park.
Harrison said, “We are proud to continue our commitment to Indy Parks, and Frederick Douglass Park in particular, by serving as the Presenting Sponsor of this summer’s centennial celebration.”
As Indy Parks joins Citizens and the Parks Alliance to plan activities and special events on or around July 7, they want to hear from you. To contribute your celebration ideas, park photos, testimonials or other forms of support, please email IndyParksCS@indy.gov or call 317-327-PARK.
Citizens is currently working to coordinate an outdoor volunteer event for the summer to beautify the grounds of the park, if pandemic safety precautions allow.
