Leo Mullen Hydration Station Fundraiser
Hundreds of local youth athletes, families, and neighbors gather at Leo Mullen Sports Park to play, compete, and connect. The park’s original water fountain has served our community well, but after years of constant use and coastal salt air, it has earned a well-deserved retirement.
That’s where you come in!
The Encinitas Project is partnering with local families and businesses to fundraise $7,000 for a brand-new, commercial-grade Haws 3612 hydration station to replace the existing one. Equipped with high-speed bottle refilling and dual-accessible fountains, this modern upgrade will keep park visitors hydrated all year long.
100% of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly toward purchasing this equipment for our park.
Join us in enhancing Leo Mullen Sports Park – donate today!
Donate to Fund this New Station
New Hydration Station & Benefits
Integrated Bottle Filler * Two Bubbler Heads * ADA-Compliant * Push Button Activated * Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel * Silver Powder Coated Finish * Vandal Resistant * Easy Maintenance
Donate to Fund this New Station
Attention Local Business Owners:
The Encinitas Project is currently looking for a business title sponsor for our Leon Mullen Hydration Station Fundraising Campaign.
If your business would be interested in demonstrating your Encinitas Pride and support of our community, as either a title sponsor or a supporting sponsor, please email us at info@TheEncinitasProject.org. We would be happy to chat with you about the many opportunities available to you as one of our community fundraising partners.
2026-27 Fundraising Projects
Enhancing our Arts, Parks, and Community Together
In direct partnership with the City of Encinitas (formalized in our July 2026 Memorandum of Understanding), we are excited to launch our priority projects for the year ahead. Our goal is simple: to fundraise for Encinitas arts, parks, and recreation initiatives that directly enrich the lives of our residents and build a vibrant, connected community.
Where Your Support Goes
Whether you care about active outdoor spaces or inspiring arts and recreational programs, your tax-deductible gifts stay right here in Encinitas to make a visible impact.
Make a Difference Locally
Every donation—big or small—helps bring these community priorities to life. Together, we can keep Encinitas a thriving place to live, play, and create.
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Ambassadors' Circle
Join the Ambassadors’ Circle
We invite you to join the Ambassadors’ Circle, a premier annual membership program for our most dedicated individual and corporate supporters. By renewing your commitment each year, you play a crucial role in sustaining our mission’s long-term success and connect directly with our leadership.
Individual Membership
- Criteria: Any individual donor who makes an annual contribution of $1,000 or more.
- Pledges Accepted: We welcome recurring monthly or quarterly pledges! Once your contributions total $1,000 for the current cycle, your name will be added to the recognition wall.
Business & Corporate Membership
We recognize that businesses have different capacities for giving. Corporate annual membership in the Ambassadors’ Circle is determined by employee size:
| Company Employee Size | Minimum Contribution |
| 1 – 19 Employees | $1,000/year |
| 20 – 50 Employees | $2,500/year |
| 51+ Employees | $5,000/year |
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Ambassadors’ Circle Recognition & Benefits
Renewing your membership in the Ambassadors’ Circle each year offers unique, ongoing opportunities to engage with our work and receive recognition for your sustained commitment:
- Annual Recognition: Once your qualifying contribution or pledge is reached, your name (or company name) will be prominently displayed on our online Ambassadors’ Circle Recognition Wall.
- Exclusive Town Halls: Participate in biannual “Town Halls” specifically for active Ambassadors’ Circle members. This is your chance to directly review our programs and successes, offer suggestions, and help shape our future.
- Annual Celebration Event: Be our honored guest at a special Ambassadors’ Circle Celebration held early each year. This event will bring all active members together to recognize your collective impact and encourage networking.
Membership Cycle & Recognition Timeline: Membership in the Ambassadors’ Circle operates on an annual giving cycle. To ensure our records are clear and you receive a full cycle of benefits, your recognition timeframe is based on when your qualifying gift is received:
- Contributions made January 1 – June 30: Recognized through December 31st of the current year.
- Contributions made July 1 – December 31: Recognized through June 30th of the following year.
Your yearly renewal provides the reliable foundation we need to continually plan and fund upcoming Encinitas arts, parks, and recreation initiatives.
Ready to make an impact?
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Photo Courtesy of The Cali Life.
Senior Scholarship
We Did It!
Goal Reached.
Thank you!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we have officially met our $10,000 goal for the Senior Scholarship Challenge! Your support turned a vision of supporting our Encinitas seniors into a reality.
These funds will help support the new City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Activity Assistance Program. Your donations will ensure that Encinitas residents age 60+ with an economic need can access all the adult art classes, fitness courses, and social programs that are so vital for health, connection, and lifelong learning.
$5,000 raised from the Encinitas Community
+$5,000 from The Encinitas Project Ambassadors’ Circle Donors
$10,000 for Senior Scholarships
Campaign Status: Fully Funded
Campaign Update: This specific campaign is now fully funded and we are no longer accepting restricted donations for this project. Any additional gifts received will be directed to our General Fund to support our ongoing mission.
What’s Next:
We presented a $10,000 check to the Encinitas City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director on February 6, 2025 and our donation was publicly recognized by the City Council on February 25th (See video above).
Stay tuned for photos and updates as we see your generosity put into action for our Encinitas seniors!
Keep the Momentum Going
While this challenge has reached its finish line, the work of The Encinitas Project is ongoing.
To help us remain responsive to the needs of our community, please consider a gift to our General Fund. These unrestricted gifts are the “fuel” of our organization—allowing us to seed our next fundraising initiative, share our mission, and serve Encinitas every day.
Support the General Fund
Apply for Assistance:
We believe every senior in Encinitas should have the opportunity to stay active and connected. The Senior Citizen Activity Assistance Program provides financial assistance for adult classes and activities offered by the City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department.
How to Apply
- Download: Click the button below to get the application form and guidelines.
- Fill Out: Complete the form. (Assistance is available if needed!)
- Submit: Return your completed application directly to the Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department.
Download Senior Citizen Activity Assistance Application
Program Details at a Glance:
- Eligibility: Open to Cardiff and Encinitas residents age 60+ with economic need (as determined by the City).
- Funding: Scholarships are capped at $300 per person, per calendar year.
- Administration: This program is managed entirely by the City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. The Encinitas Project serves solely as a community fundraiser and does not exercise any discretion, review, or decision-making authority regarding scholarship applications, eligibility requirements, or the selection of recipients.
The Parks and Rec team is ready to help you with your application or to answer questions about eligible classes:
📞 Call: (760) 633-2740 📧 Email: prca@encinitasca.gov
Ready to see what classes and programs are available?