But this is not the end of improvements. The sight of empty playground lot galvanized local parents to form "Hardy Playground Pals" chaired by Ed Dixon to raise funds. They have developed a fine brochure that is being personally delivered to neighboring homes, plus using tax-free 501(C)3 structure of F.O.H. Inc for targeted mailings to businesses (such as realtors) that have directly benefited from our neighborhood's many volunteer efforts to sustain the quality of life in Foxhall and lower Palisades.

Even the smallest donations will have donor names listed on a plaque. Donation of $150 qualify a "Buddy" to have their name engraved on a brick that will form part of the new entrance. There are other classes of donors, right up to $5,000 "Friends for Life" getting an engraved plate on a major piece of equipment or playground bench.