The Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District collaborates with the Sunset Park and Recreation Foundation to provide scholarships to members of the community who need support to participate in recreational programming.

Participants are required to apply and can receive up to 50 percent of their program fees subsidized by the foundation. The foundation raises funds through events, generous donations, and other activities. Over the last decade, the foundation has raised in excess of $100,000 to benefit the community, partnering with the park district to support current programs and develop additional resources for the county.

In 2021, the foundation provided almost $22,000 in scholarship funds. More than 85 percent of these scholarship funds were given to families enrolling children in youth programs, in preschool, after-school care, or summer camps. 

On June 3, the Sunset Park and Recreation Foundation will hold a golf tournament and raffle from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Highlands Golf Course in Gearhart.