"The money will support the Friends of the Palo Alto Parks efforts to enhance parks and open spaces throughout the city of Palo Alto, the organization said in a statement. "We are incredibly grateful for Priscilla and Mark's generosity and their commitment to our nonprofit's mission," said Jeny Smith, President of the Friends of the Palo Alto Parks board. "This donation will make a meaningful difference in our ability to preserve and improve the parks and open spaces.""
"According to Roger Smith, a board member of the Friends group, the Zuckerberg money will be used for several projects including improvements to the Foothill Preserve Interpretive Center and renovation of Lytton Plaza. The Plaza is the area with benches and a fountain next to Pizza My Heart. Friends of the Palo Alto Parks is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting and improving Palo Alto's parks, open spaces, and recreational amenities."
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donated $50,000 to Friends of the Palo Alto Parks to support enhancements to parks and open spaces across Palo Alto. The funds will support projects including improvements to the Foothill Preserve Interpretive Center and renovation of Lytton Plaza, the plaza with benches and a fountain next to Pizza My Heart. Friends of the Palo Alto Parks operates as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on preserving and improving parks, open spaces, and recreational amenities. The organization will provide details on specific project funding in a future announcement and maintains a website for more information.
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