The Continuum - Julie Penrose Fountain
The Continuum - Julie Penrose Fountain, designed by David Barber and Bill Burgess, is a sculptural fountain representing the life-giving movement of water between the atmosphere and the earth.As a result of the City of Colorado Springs' budgetary constraints, The Continuum - Julie Penrose Fountain, at the heart of our city, in America the Beautiful Park cannot be funded by the City. While the fountain operates with re-circulated water, some water replacement expense is incurred due to evaporation; additionally, staffing of the fountain is required for public safety, and supplies and maintenance costs are necessary for its ongoing operation.
The Continuum - Julie Penrose Fountain was originally funded, in part, by a substantial gift to the City from the El Pomar Foundation in order to advance Julie Penrose's passion for arts and culture. The fountain provides free, safe entertainment for children and adults of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Thousands frequent the Julie Penrose Fountain, farmer's markets and concerts in America the Beautiful Park during the summer.
As such, the "Friends of Julie Penrose Fountain", a component fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation (PPCF is a 501c3 organization) was established to actively engage our community in fundraising to sustain this fountain in perpetuity. All contributions are tax-deductible, to the extent allowed by law.
The El Pomar Foundation has issued an additional $12,500 Challenge Grant to be matched by our community to sustain the Julie Penrose Fountain in 2010 and beyond.
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| Please continue to donate at www.PPCF.org to achieve the El Pomar Challenge grant and keep the Julie Penrose Fountain flowing for years to come. Thank you for your support! |
Checks may also be sent to:
PPCF F/B/O "Friends of Julie Penrose Fountain"
730 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The "Friends of Julie Penrose Fountain" - Board Members:
Kristen R. Downs, ChairPlease visit "Friends of Julie Penrose Fountain" on Facebook.
Carrie Bartow, CPA, Clifton Gunderson LLP
Jan Martin, City Council Member
Jerry Heimlicher, City Council Member
Mary Kay Burnett, Urban Renewal Authority