Support the Vietnamese Language School by Building a Playground
At Minh Dang Quang Meditation Center, we are dedicated to fostering a holistic learning environment for our children. Along with the valuable lessons they receive in our Vietnamese Language and Culture Program (VLCP), we believe they need a space to play, grow, and develop in a safe and fun environment. To achieve this, we are building a commercial-grade playground that will serve as a cornerstone for our children’s education and community bonding.
We need your help to make this vision a reality! Join us in creating a playground where our children can thrive, and where families can gather, connect, and grow together.
Project Overview
Description: Our playground will be much more than just a recreational space—it will be a sanctuary for our children to enjoy, a place where they can develop essential social, physical, and emotional skills while strengthening their connection to their Vietnamese heritage.
- Physical Health and Well-being: Encourages children to engage in active play, promoting their physical fitness.
- Social Development: Provides a safe space for children to interact, build friendships, and learn important life skills such as teamwork and cooperation.
- Cultural Connection: Strengthens the children’s ties to the Vietnamese community, helping them grow up with a strong sense of identity and cultural pride.
- Family Bonding: The playground will serve as a community hub where families can gather and support one another while their children play.
We are excited about what this playground will bring to our community, but we cannot do it without your support. Your contribution will help us build a high-quality, durable playground that will benefit our children for many years to come.
Stories from Our Community
Our children’s lives are deeply enriched by the lessons they learn in our Vietnamese Language and Culture Program, but a playground will add another dimension to their experience. Here are some words from parents and students about why this playground means so much to them:
"Our kids love coming to the monastery every week. A playground will give them a space to play together and build stronger friendships while learning about their culture."
— Parent, Vietnamese Language Program
"I love playing with my friends after class, but we don’t have a place to run around safely. A playground would be amazing!"
— Student, 8 years old
How You Can Help
We’ve created multiple levels of sponsorship and donation opportunities, so every contribution, no matter the size, can make a big difference. Whether you’re an individual looking to give back or a business seeking to support a meaningful community project, there’s an option for you.
Individual Sponsorship Packages:
- Bronze Sponsor ($100 - $500)
- Recognition on a "Thank You" plaque at the playground.
- Mention in our newsletter and website.
- Digital certificate of appreciation.
- Silver Sponsor ($501 - $1,000)
- All Bronze-level benefits.
- Special mention in our annual community event program.
- Invitation to the playground’s opening ceremony.
- Gold Sponsor ($1,001 - $5,000)
- All Silver-level benefits.
- Individual recognition on the "Founding Sponsors" board at the playground.
- Priority seating at community events, with an option to make brief remarks at the playground opening ceremony.
- Platinum Sponsor ($5,001 and above)
- All Gold-level benefits.
- Naming rights for specific playground equipment (e.g., “The Smith Family Slide”).
- Featured recognition on our website and publications for one year.
Corporate Sponsorship Packages:
- Corporate Bronze Sponsor ($1,000 - $5,000)
- Recognition on a "Thank You" plaque at the playground.
- Small logo placement on the playground’s welcome sign and on the monastery’s website.
- Corporate Silver Sponsor ($5,001 - $10,000)
- All Corporate Bronze benefits.
- Medium-sized logo on the playground’s welcome sign.
- Featured spotlight in monastery communications and social media.
- Corporate Gold Sponsor ($10,001 - $20,000)
- All Corporate Silver benefits.
- Prominent logo placement on the playground’s welcome sign.
- Option for corporate name or logo on playground equipment (e.g., benches, shade structures).
- Corporate Platinum Sponsor ($20,001 and above)
- Exclusive naming rights for the entire playground (e.g., "Company X Playground at Minh Dang Quang Monastery").
- Major corporate recognition at the playground opening ceremony.
- Prominent banner display at key monastery events for one year.
Interested in volunteering?
Join us in supporting our temple community through various roles, such as teaching Vietnamese, coordinating events, helping in the kitchen, maintaining temple grounds, or assisting with ceremonies. Your service will help preserve our cultural heritage, promote mindfulness, and strengthen our spiritual community.