Business Giving
An investment in the Central Valley
Community-minded companies recognize that an investment in parklands makes the Valley a better place to live - and that's good for business. Research shows that access to recreation in natural spaces is essential for the physical, environmental, social, and economic health of a community. The River Parkway Trust partners with businesses that share our commitment to conserving land and providing places where people can experience renewal in nature.
For inquiries about sponsoring programs, contact Bryna De Fede, Donor Relations Manager at 559-248-8480 x 216 or bdefede@riverparkway.org.
Parkway Sponsors
The Parkway Sponsors Program is an excellent opportunity for your business to be seen by supporters of the River Parkway Trust. The Parkway Sponsors program combines Parties on the Parkway, Respite by the River, and Living River Speaker Series into a more robust sponsor program.
As a Parkway Sponsor, your business will help provide outdoor opportunities like guided nature walks, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and biking for people of all ages.
River Camp in Fresno
For more than 25 years, the River Parkway Trust has been offering an exciting, fun, and safe experience for the Valley’s children at River Camp in Fresno. Our lively and experienced staff of counselors, lifeguards, visiting scientists, and artists engage local youth in activities that enhance their understanding of, and connection to, the San Joaquin River.
Each summer more than 1,000 children attend camp for eight weeks from June through August. This is a great opportunity for your business to gain visibility to over 600 individual families utilizing our new sponsor perks. These include visibility on our website, social media, and River Camp banner. New this year, sponsor logos will be placed on the famous River Camp t-shirts that are spotted throughout the region and worn by campers year-round.
Each summer more than 1,000 children attend camp for eight weeks from June through August. This is a great opportunity for your business to gain visibility to over 600 individual families utilizing our new sponsor perks. These include visibility on our website, social media, and River Camp banner. New this year, sponsor logos will be placed on the famous River Camp t-shirts that are spotted throughout the region and worn by campers year-round.
River Camp in Firebaugh
In 2012, the River Parkway Trust identified the community of Firebaugh as a great site to launch a River Camp program to serve youth in the community of Firebaugh and surrounding Westside communities. This unique program offers the River Camp experience to youth in underserved and disadvantaged agricultural communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience and learn about the San Joaquin River.
This program continues to grow and in recent years, thanks to our generous corporate and individual sponsors, we have been able to expand the River Camp summer program in Firebaugh from two weeks to six weeks. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to gain visibility in Firebaugh and the surrounding Westside communities.
This program continues to grow and in recent years, thanks to our generous corporate and individual sponsors, we have been able to expand the River Camp summer program in Firebaugh from two weeks to six weeks. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to gain visibility in Firebaugh and the surrounding Westside communities.
Parkway Partners
- Since our founding in 1988, we have partnered with local businesses and individuals to create an amenity that is enjoyed by over 50,000 people annually. To date, the San Joaquin River Parkway consists of 4,000 acres, of the Parkway's planned 6,000 acres. Each year, thousands of Valley children have the chance to connect to the river through education programs like River Camp and school field trips. Your investment in the Parkway will enhance your business and build a solid foundation for the River Parkway Trust's mission. We are looking for partners who:
- Recognize the value of creating and protecting a 22-mile Parkway from Friant Dam to Highway 99
- Support environmental, conservation, health, or community development initiatives that align with creating and maintaining the highest quality of life for all Valley residents