Mission:

To help children thrive and to build, strengthen and sustain individual family and community life.

Goals of the Organization:

Connect people and enrich lives
To provide activities for the Centralia area youth that promote: Sportsmanship, Family Values/Fun, Fitness and Education
Provide fundraising, financial assistance, and general support to Centralia Parks and Rec.

Membership:Agenda/Minutes:
Meeting Agenda: november 21, 2011
Meeting Minutes: october 26, 2011

Membership is open to all individuals in sympathy with its purpose.
Membership dues are $25 annually. Download membership application.

Upcoming Events: Basket Bingo Fundraiser - March 17, 2012

Activities:

Youth sports:

Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Cheerleading

Community Betterment:

Scholarships
Community Sponsorship

Educational Encouragement

Benefits:

Centralia Friends of the Park (CFP) is a Missouri non profit organization, and is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization.
Overall betterment of the community and youth through the various educational and athletic programs led by CFP.

Many volunteer opportunities within the organization to help benefit youth in the community.

Follow CFP on Twitter (@CentraliaFP) or join our group on Facebook - Centralia Friends of the Park

The reorganization and combination of the duties and responsibilities previously held individually by the Centralia Friends of the Park and the Optimist Club of Centralia have created a great opportunity within the community to incorporate more opportunities for growth and advancement for Centralia’s youth.