Hope House, Inc. A $14,750.00 grant to provide a residential Therapeutic Childcare Program for children whose mother is in long-term treatment at Hope House for the disease of addiction. The program is designed for newborns, infants, toddlers and children under the age of 13. Imperial Community Theatre A $10,000.00 grant to underwrite a portion of the planned film presentation at the Imperial, specifically a summer children's series, an ethnic film festival and a documentary film series, providing the community an opportunity to experience films at the Imperial at no or low cost. Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care A $15,000.00 grant to provide scholarship funding for clients attending the Adult Day Care Center and/or the In-House Respite program. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History An $11,875.00 grant to offer instruction in computer use, and art and history to 80 children, ages 6-12, from low to moderate-income families. Lynndale, Inc. A $10,040.00 grant to install a walking fitness trail specifically designed as a therapeutic fitness walking path. The funds will also provide for signs and frames depicting calisthenics appropriate for people with disabilities. McDuffie County Partners for Success A $10,000.00 grant to provide a comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention program to meet the needs of a medically underserved rural community in Dearing, Georgia. National Science Center A $15,000.00 grant to create their Teacher Resource Center which will provide CSRA educators with essential science, engineering, mathematics and technological resources, including various kits, National Geographic films and CD ROMs. New Bethlehem Community Center A $15,000.00 grant to organize, develop and deliver needed programs for persons of all ages in the Bethlehem Community, specifically, an after school program, computer classes, a food pantry, and organized recreation activities. Pendleton King Park Foundation A $10,000.00 grant to purchase playground equipment for a new, safe and attractive playground that will be built by a diverse group of community volunteers, and will serve all children in the Augusta community, including children with special needs. The equipment will challenge children to increase their physical strength and endurance. Public Education Partners A $10,000.00 grant to implement a hands-on math/science learning curriculum for rural middle school students that will be a model for schools throughout the state. Safe Homes of Augusta A $15,000.00 grant to provide on-site counseling to victims of domestic violence giving them immediate access to emergency mental health care, by providing a full-time licensed counselor who is available 24 hours a day for emergency situations, who also facilitates a variety of support groups, and provides counseling for non-residential clients. Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy A $15,000.00 grant to collect initial exploratory data on water quality conditions within the urban corridor of the Savannah River & Phinizy Swamp, which will include biological, chemical and physical parameters. The goal of the program is to improve the scientific database for environmental management of the Augusta corridor of the Savannah River. Storyland Theatre A $2,000.00 grant to assist with production costs of Mlle. Hood Meets Le Wolf, an original musical, to be performed for all CSRA school children and adults, regardless of ability to pay for a performance ticket. The Salvation Army A $5,000.00 grant to purchase supplies and materials needed for their satellite campus program in partnership with Augusta Technical College, designed specifically for residents of their substance abuse rehabilitation program. The satellite campus will provide certified technical skills training to residents with a high school education or equivalent. If you would like additional information regarding these awards, or about The Community Foundation, please contact R. Lee Smith, Jr. at 706-724-1314, or email to info@cfcsra.org. |
