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Support the Rittenhouse Lawns

Thanks to our Friends at John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, your gift in support of the Rittenhouse Lawn Restoration Project will double in size - helping us make the grass even greener.

 

Our beloved Square is a cherished gathering spot and oasis for all, though in recent years, the increased wear and tear on the Square's lawns have impacted the beauty of the park. That is why FRS has set out to restore every square foot of lawn over the next four years, after all that’s what Friends are for!

 

We need your help.

Did you know that it costs $2.56 to restore one square foot of lawn in Rittenhouse Square? By donating today you can help restore more of Rittenhouse Lawns, receive exclusive Friends of Rittenhouse Square gifts (like a pet leash or picnic blanket), and Knight Foundation will match your gift - dollar for dollar. 

A yoga mat in Rittenhouse Square covers about 11 sq. ft of lawn, and what better way to relax than doing yoga, or reading a book in the park! Your donation of $28 will help ensure 11 sq. ft of lawn stays lush and green for all to enjoy, and will be recognized on our website.

Yoga in the park

A picnic blanket in Rittenhouse Square covers approximately 27 sq. ft of lawn, and there is nothing better than laying out on a summer day in the park with friends, family, and snacks! Your donation of $70 will help ensure 27 sq. ft of lawn stays lush and green for all to enjoy, and will be recognized on our website.

Family Picnic


A dog on a six foot leash, enjoys access to over 113 sq. ft. of lawn, where they roll, sniff, and… dig! We love our furry friends, but they also have the largest impact on our lawns. We, therefore, encourage all of their owners to help support the lawns that they love so much.

 

With your donation of $289 we can revitalize 113 sq. ft of lawn and you will receive:

  • A branded Friends of Rittenhouse Square Leash

  • Recognition on our website 

  • A free Furry Friend membership

(must be combined with an active human membership)
 

walking the dog

Grassroots sponsors enjoy the following benefits:

  • Family membership to the Friends of Rittenhouse Square

  • Listing as a Grassroots Supporter of the Rittenhouse Square Lawn on all signage and on our website.

  • Friends of Rittenhouse Square branded picnic blanket

$1,000
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Interested in supporting this project in an even more impactful way?
Contact us today for more information.
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Thank you to those who have already

contributed to this incredible project.

Thanks to the donations from these neighbors and friends, we have been able to restore several of our biggest lawns and make Rittenhouse Square more beautiful than ever before!

Jack and Ramona Vosbikian

Janice & Leonard Freed

Peggy Wachs

Fidelity Charitable

Ellen Varenhorst

Mr. Mark Pecorini

Ms. Alana Murphy

Leon Aussprung & Lea Ann Molineux

Judy Kellem

Katherine Brooks

Fran Popek

Edda Katz

Margo Cox

Jamie G and pups

Kitt Turner

Refen Koh & Jonathan Smith

Angela Duckworth

Ann Leahy

Stanton and Jill Braid

Terri Keville

James Bodenheimer

Regina Bannan

Barbara Pomerantz

June Armstrong

John Hollway and Jami McKeon

Dr. Amanda Burden & Mr. Guy Aiman

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Eni

John Grossman

Elaine W. Camarda

Ms. Laura LaRosa

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Neducsin

Jeremy Frey

Laura LaRosa
BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Edmund Scacchitti

Ms. Carol Saline & Mr. Paul Rathblott

Susan Yee

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Milly & David Pallett

Ms. Susan Martinelli Shea

Mr. Stephen Sader

Doug Osborne

Kyle Maloney

Elizabeth Atwood
MKLIZZIE LLC

David & Jane Noel

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Block

Ronald DiBiase

Steve Shapiro

Bridget M. Newell and Gregory Foliano

Ann Bryson
Neubauer Family Foundation

Tierney Healey

Constance Dry
Dry Family Charitable Foundation

Kenneth Sharples

Kara O'Brien

Anonymous Donor

The Glenmede Trust Company

Brian Emmons

Caroline Neupauer

Conor Nielsen

Emma LaPorte

Layah Bogen

Monica George

Nicole Wendelbo

Mark Nicoletti

John Makem

Ms. Virginia E. Lampson

Debra Staples

Victoria West

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scully

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Beik

Teresa Demchak

Valerie G. Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Black

Ryan Babenzien

Suzanne Kane

Jane Greenspan

Haley Raphael

Amy & Kevin Covert

Lori Nicoletti Peruto, Esq.

Samuel & Pamela Snyder

Jillian Kukucka

Laura & Fred Shapiro

Alan & Cari Lasdon

Judith Losben

Robert & Loretta Pickus

Donna Donato

Tony & Pam Schneider

Dora Passen

Vickie Feldstein

Jay Minkoff

Joe Roberts
Dentists on the Square

AJ Mattia

Pam & Martin Winter

Matthew Hein

Dan Sablosky

Kerry Walk, Ph.D.

Michael Vitali

Matthew Carrozza

Joseph Terdella

Kevin & Margaux Pelegrin

Anonymous Donor

Mr. & Mrs. Jerald Slipakoff

Ms. Colvin

Laurie Phillips & Barry A. Milberg

Philly Smiles PLLC

Sarah & Michael Elkes

Stacy Douberly

Diane Freedman

Roger and Bev Rubin

Ms. Dodi Fordham

Mr. Luis DeVelasco

Rob Oaks

Elise Bruhl

Carol Huegel

Karen Vannasdall

Alan Windle

Brendan Loftin

Karen Buchholz

Alan Feldbaum & Carol Hebb

Grace & Ted Wohlsen

Jacqueline Stern

Mr. Miles Cohen

Elsbeth Haymon

Jonathan Stanwood

Margaret Wren

Ken Wellar

Dr. Harold and Linda Yaffe

Schwab Charitable

Adele Greenspun

Randy & Dawn Lebowitz

Lois Horgan

Laura Rahauser

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clark

Philip Balderston
Odin Properties

Vera Carbo

Joseph Hein

Leonard & Alice Sayles

Andrew Kress

Athena Christakos

Nuria Castro

Gail Snitzer

Constance Kirker

Sergio Lagunes

Katherine Dahlsgaard

Bob & Jeanne Melchionni

Chuck Cairns & Monica Kraft

Zachary Leon

Claire Owen & David Plante

Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm Ecker

Mr. Benjamin E.Zuckerman & Ms. Marian Robinson

Michael Adelman, Bassman
Sam & Kate Sidewater Foundation

Missy Randolph

Philip Balderston

Anonymous Donor

Fidelity Charitable

Jake Felt

Anonymous Donor

Anna Grygiel

Enerel Munkhzul

Nicole Lemanski

Erica Fenton

Jenny Sherwood

Bruce Bohri

Marissa A

Kate Barbour

Julie Losco

Leigh Schemanski

Elizabeth parks

Joshua Darfler

Barbara Plumeri

Selin Amado

Steven Zakulec

Susan & Leonard Klehr

James Loveman

Joann Needleman

Wendy and Paul Rosen

Lisa & Harvey Ostroff

CONTACT US
Friends of Rittenhouse Square
201 South 18th Street, Unit 314

Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-586-5675
info@friendsofrittenhouse.org
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The Friends of Rittenhouse Square is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Federal EIN (tax ID) number 23-2007694

Rittenhouse Square is part of the Fairmount Park System,

operated in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

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