ADM Comes to Washington, IL

A photo of Harry LaHood Park in Washington, IL. that I was able to take last Friday as I surveyed the damage to the area. Archer Daniels Midland, a prominent company in central Illinois has pledged to help rebuild this park for the children who often play here.

As you can see the playground equipment is in place but we will have to examine the system to see if it is safe. Part of the roof of the pavilion is missing as are all of the picnic tables. Sadly, the grounds are littered with cars damaged from the Nov. 17th tornado. This park is a water park and, like the playground, we will have to assess whether or not the system is in good working order. Lots of homes surrounding the park have suffered extensive damage or are totally destroyed.

ADM has been one of our most generous donors in years past. They have assisted Schools Count with volunteers, funds for CPS school resources in addition to providing a great deal of monetary aid to the East Coast when Hurricane Sandy ripped apart large parts of NYC and New Jersey. Aiding Washington is but one of their many initiatives to help us serve those in need.

Kudos to ADM!

Dick