From One Use Case to Everything:

How the Village of Fox Lake Strengthened Community Engagement with SeeMyLegacy

The Village of Fox Lake Parks & Recreation team started with SeeMyLegacy to launch their sponsorship program. What began as a single use case quickly expanded into a platform they now rely on to manage events, registrations, contests, and community engagement all in one place. SeeMyLegacy is how Fox Lake connects with their residents and brings the community together.

Organization Type

Municipality

Location

Fox Lake, Illinois

Key Use Cases

Sponsorships, Registration, Volunteer Events, Community Engagement

Why the Village of Fox Lake Partnered with SeeMyLegacy

As a small Parks & Recreation team, Fox Lake needed a better way to manage sponsorships. They didn’t have a structured program in place and were looking for a solution that could help them get started and bring consistency to their efforts.

They needed a platform that could simplify how they organized sponsorship opportunities while setting a strong foundation for future programs.

“Sponsorships were what pulled us in. We didn’t really have a program, and we knew we needed help.”
— Jennifer KuhnParks & Recreation Program & Event Manager

From One Use Case to Everything

What started as a solution for sponsorships quickly expanded into something much bigger.

As the team became more familiar with the platform, they began using SeeMyLegacy across a wide range of programs — from parade registrations and photo contests to community garden sign-ups and volunteer events. They saw the impact of making their cherished traditions and activities more accessible for their residents.

Today, it’s become the team’s default tool — even compared to their existing systems like CivicPlus.

"We joke about whether we should build something on our website or SeeMyLegacy — and if we can use SeeMyLegacy, we just do it."
— Jennifer KuhnParks & Recreation Program & Event Manager

Powering the Everyday Experiences That Define Fox Lake

While Fox Lake brought their sponsorship programs to life with SeeMyLegacy, they’ve continued to focus on the smaller, everyday experiences that bring the community together.

The Fox Lake team has done an amazing job of creating opportunities for residents to connect and engage. From decorating contests and fishing derbies to seasonal activities and senior luncheons, these programs may seem simple — but they play a meaningful role in what makes Fox Lake a special place to live.

By managing everything in one platform, the team can consistently offer these opportunities and keep residents engaged in the moments that define their community.

Speaking about the impact of local traditions and accessible activities, the Fox Lake Team shared:

“These are the kinds of programs that bring people together. They might seem small, but they’re a big part of what makes our community special."
— Jennifer KuhnParks & Recreation Program & Event Manager

“The free component is amazing. It’s not just easy for us — it’s easy for the community to use too.”
— Jennifer KuhnParks & Recreation Program & Event Manager

Making Participation Easy for the Community

One of the biggest wins for Fox Lake has been how simple the experience is for residents.

Even programs with long-standing participants — like community garden registrations — transitioned smoothly to the platform with little resistance.

The ease of use and clean experience have made it easy for people to sign up, submit entries, and participate without confusion.

“We were worried about some of our longtime participants adjusting, but they embraced it. It just worked.”
— Jennifer KuhnParks & Recreation Program & Event Manager

Getting Inspired with Ideas from fellow Communities using SeeMyLegacy

As the Fox Lake team continues to expand its programs, SeeMyLegacy has played a role in pushing those efforts forward.

Through new ideas, campaign examples, and ongoing inspiration, the platform has helped the team think bigger about how they engage their community — while providing the tools to actually bring those ideas to life.

This combination of inspiration and execution allows Fox Lake to continue evolving its programs and introducing new ways for residents to get involved.

"It’s not just the platform — it’s the ideas that come with it. It pushes us to try new things. We’re always seeing new ideas and realizing, ‘we could do that too.’ And now we actually can."
— Jennifer KuhnParks & Recreation Program & Event Manager

How the Village of Fox Lake Is Winning with SeeMyLegacy

✅ From Sponsorships to Full Program Management: What started as a sponsorship tool is now used across events, registrations, contests, and community initiatives.

✅ One Platform for Paid and Free Engagement: Fox Lake manages both revenue-generating and free programs in one consistent system, creating a unified experience for residents.

✅ Easy for Staff, Seamless for the Community: The platform simplifies setup for staff while delivering a smooth, intuitive experience for participants.

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