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Our Mission & Vision
Section 1: Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
◦"Our mission is to actively preserve and improve Fonde Park while engaging and empowering our community in the stewardship, preservation and utilization of our public park, ensuring that it remains a treasured space that aligns with the original vision of our founder, Corinne Fonde".
◦ Vision: "We envision Fonde Park to be a place where stakeholders can enjoy recreation and become more civically engaged as visionary Corinne Fonde taught us".
◦ Founder's Legacy: "Corinne Fonde, a dedicated educator and social activist, advocated for 'Recreation as Civic Engagement.' Her vision promoted physical recreation as a means of civic engagement and overall wellness for Houston’s immigrant communities who worked and settled in Central and Southeast Houston".
• Section 2: Our Core Pillars
◦ Title: What Guides Us
◦ Content: Our mission is centered on these key principles:
▪ Ensuring Accessibility: Maintaining Fonde Park as an open and accessible space for all members of our community.
▪ Community Preservation: Preserving the park as a crucial resource for neighborhood residents and the broader public, particularly within Super Neighborhood 69 and beyond.
▪ Resource Stewardship: Maintaining, enhancing, and protecting the park's natural resources and facilities, while promoting safety standards.
▪ Historical Preservation: Honoring the legacy of Corinne Fonde and recognizing the park's historical significance.
▪ Collaborative Partnerships: Working alongside Harris County, the City of Houston, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Houston Parks Board, and other local partners to provide educational and recreational outreach, and to support holistic wellness initiatives.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Friends of Fonde Park is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 11.18 of the Texas Tax Code.
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