Chamberlain’s Children Center will conduct a dedication ceremony
for the Mari Davis Memorial Park at 11 a.m Nov. 19 at 1850 San
Benito St, according to a press release from the organization.
HOLLISTER
Chamberlain’s Children Center will conduct a dedication ceremony for the Mari Davis Memorial Park at 11 a.m Nov. 19 at 1850 San Benito St, according to a press release from the organization.
All members of the public are invited. The park, which is being renamed in Davis’ honor, was created through the efforts of the first Leadership San Benito class as a playground for the children at Chamberlain’s Children Center.
Dozens of local residents, businesses and organizations contributed to Leadership’s efforts in 2005-06 and transformed an area of dust and weeds into an area where approximately 24 children living at Chamberlain’s can play softball, run on grass, and swing on swings.
Davis, who was active in the business and nonprofit community for years, was a president on the Chamberlain’s board. Shortly before she passed away in early July, she also was named the most recent Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce.
“This playground represents the goodwill and community spirit of Hollister residents. Mari Davis’ dedication to Chamberlain’s children also exemplified outstanding community service. We want to honor Mari’s spirit by re-naming the playground in her honor,” said Nancy Kops, current president of Chamberlain’s Board of Directors.
