Inspiring a more livable South Bend for all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another. Inspiring a more livable city, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another. VPA FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARKS AND PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE TO PROVIDE DISCRETIONARY FUNDING TO CULTIVATE INCREASED AWARENESS IN THE MISSION, VALUE AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH BEND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, TO THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND.