Passing the Torch: Original Kids Kingdom Committee presents Go Build a Kingdom committee with $65,000 donation

MADISON – Members of the original Kids Kingdom Committee presented Madison Visionary Partners and members of the Go Build a Kingdom committee with a check for $65,000 in a “passing of the torch,” ceremony on Wednesday.

“We were thrilled to hear the original Keepers of the Kingdom wanted to contribute to the next phase of the Kid’s Kingdom playground. This morning we accepted an incredibly generous donation from these ladies of $65,000 on behalf of the project! Even twenty five years later, this group of community volunteers is helping to further the legacy of this park for the years to come,” said Matt McLellan, chair of the Go Build a Kingdom committee.

When Kids Kingdom was built in Dublin Park almost 25 years ago, it was a shining example of local citizens coming together to meet the needs of our community. Headed by Jane Dow, the committee brought the community together to build the beloved wooden structure that so many families have enjoyed throughout the years.

“The playground started out as a big community event. It means a lot to the Madison community. People are going to be sad to see the original structure go, but I also think that people are going to be excited about what is to come that’s new,” said Jane Dow at the check presentation.

The wooden structure has exceeded its life span. Paired with the need for an inclusive playground in Madison, the Go Build a Kingdom committee was formed by community and civic leaders to raise funds to not only renovate Kids Kingdom but make it universally inclusive, allowing children of all abilities to play.

”Community efforts such as the one behind Kids Kingdom, both then and now, is what Madison does best,” said Melanie Thornton, Executive Director of Madison Visionary Partners. “This generous donation brings us even closer to our goal.”

To date, the Go Build a Kingdom committee has raised over $550,000 including today’s donation. Groundbreaking is expected to take place in early September 2022.

For more information on Kids Kingdom, visit gobuildakindgom.com

Bob Jones High School

Local Talent Shines In Alabama Baseball Victory At Toyota Field

Bob Jones High School

Bartlett selected as Executive Director of US Chess Federation

Madison

Mill Creek students shine in Elementary Science Olympiad

Madison

Facility dog Daryl comforts, ‘listens’ to children at Midtown elementary

Madison

Batt-Rawden named ‘Alabama School Psychologist of the Year’

Madison

Madison city councilman Teddy Powell loses to Marilyn Lands in special election for HD10

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones’ population fondly remembers Angela Mooney

Digital Version

Digital version of The Madison Record – March 27, 2024

Events

AUSA showcasing the U.S. Army’s technological advances in Huntsville

Madison

Voters in HD10 to decide who fills unexpired term today

Madison

Jackie Smith’s legacy thrives through her students at Mill Creek

Harvest

AUSA sponsors ‘Operation Deploy Your Dress’ for women’s gowns

Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones ‘fetches’ ‘Mean Girls – High School Version’ for Spring Musical

Events

Arts Huntsville announces Panoply Arts Festival 2024 highlights  

Huntsville

Women in Tech – Huntsville event to view business future, open scholarships

James Clemens High School

Students in grades K-11 earn City Chess Champ titles

Madison

MVP Community Impact Grant helps library’s Music Garden

Harvest

Enjoy a day of celebration at TARCOG’s Senior Fun Fest

Madison

Kim Dykes named state’s Augmentative and Alternative Communication Professional

Bob Jones High School

All-Girls National Chess Championships set for Chicago

FRONT PAGE FEATURED

Mustang Mud Run Set For April 13- Register Now

FRONT PAGE FEATURED

Madison Miracle League Facility Hopes To Be “Shining” Location

Bob Jones High School

Madison Visionary Awards: Madison residents and business leaders named finalists for volunteerism awards

Digital Version

Digital version of The Madison Record – March 13, 2024

x