Town Of Silver Lake Receives Grant From The Dekko Foundation To Support Construction Of New Community Center

SILVER LAKE - The town of Silver Lake announced it has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The Dekko Foundation.
The funds will be used to construct a new community center in Silver Lake. The center will focus on resources, services and recreational needs of all ages, from youth to senior citizens, according to a news release from the town.
The Dekko Foundation provides funding for fostering economic freedom through education. Through grantmaking, they make investments in the development of children and young people, as well as in environments that nurture their self-sufficiency.
“Mr. Chester Dekko’s legacy lives on by providing grant opportunities to communities through the Dekko Foundation. Through their generosity, the Silver Lake community will have an environment that provides educational and skill development opportunities for our youth. The ability to help our children gain knowledge through essential learning opportunities at the community center will be a fantastic way for us to contribute to their future. The town of Silver Lake is deeply grateful to the Dekko Foundation for its support of this project and the educational opportunities it will bring to future generations,” said town of Silver Lake officials in the release.