Olpe Downhome

Goal: $10,000.00

Specific Need

Currently, Olpe Downhome is raising money to add a splash pad to the Olpe Jones Park. By adding a splash pad, the community would have additional opportunities for fun in the sun. It is our belief that community members, visitors, families, and school children would utilize the splash pad offering one more thing to do within the community. 

Mission

Olpe Downhome provides funds to community projects around the Olpe community, especially the city park, for families and visitors alike by creating a community festival incorporating the aspects of "Family, Friends, Food, Fun".

Profile

Olpe Downhome is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to continue our annual festival to help raise money for park improvements. The organization is run by volunteers who are dedicated to improving Olpe's quality of life for all of its residents. Volunteer opportunities are available for anyone interested in being a committee member or event organizer. Since its inception, Downhome has contributed  over $20,000 toward park improvements from playground equipment to sidewalks. The current focus is the splash pad which would be a free, community resource for all to enjoy. 

Olpe Downhome hosts events throughout the year in addition to the July celebration. The Fall festival includes a variety of events including a cornhole tournament, craft and vendor booths, and a food truck rally. Bingo, a softball tournament, poker run, raffles, and an Easter time, Egg my Yard event are all favorites around the community. 

The Downhome festival brings people from all over the state with a fun, family-oriented event including participants from East-central Kansas, Garden City, and even have had participants as far as Florida. Funds that are raised benefit anyone who visits Olpe Jones park or the Olpe community including baseball/softball teams, attends Olpe sporting events, or visiting loved ones. It is impossible to put a numeric value on the number of people that are served through this community. All money raised is used to promote community advancement. The playground equipment that has been provided in the past have been utilized and appreciated by not only members of the community but visitors that come to Olpe as well. The Downhome festival provides opportunities for children, families, and visitors a chance to come together and build a sense of community all while having fun.