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Grants 2009

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2008

 

 

Children and Youth Programs

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Advocacy Center (The)
$15,000  Monroe County Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.

Autism Council of Rochester (The)
$2,500  Recreation activities and support services for students with autism.
 
Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester
$20,000 After-school program for elementary students with multiple disabilities.
 
Camp Abilities at SUNY Brockport
$5,000  Camp Abilities 2009, a summer sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.
 
CP Rochester
$7,500  Shared Ski Adventures, an adaptive ski program for individuals with disabilities.
 
Dazzle School of Visual & Performing
$10,000  Music, art and after-school programs for students with developmental disabilities.
 
Easter Seals New York
$25,000  Pediatric Therapeutic Self-Regulation Program for children with disabilities.
 
EquiCenter
$20,000  Therapeutic equestrian program for individuals with disabilities.
 
Flower City Down Syndrome Network
$6,000  Programs and support to families with a member who has Down syndrome.
 
Greater Rochester NY Spina Bifida
$4,000 Youth Adventurers and Campus Connection support programs for students with disabilities.
 
Happiness House
$10,000  2009 summer day camp for children with developmental disabilities and autism.
 
Institute for Innovative Transition at Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, University of Rochester
$300,000 Support services to high school students with disabilities as they transition from to the adult world of employment or college-based opportunities.
 
Rochester School for the Deaf
$10,000  Project D.E.A.F. – visually oriented fitness equipment and fitness curriculum development for students who are deaf.
 
School of the Holy Childhood
$5,000  Scholarship Fund for students with developmental disabilities.
 
Sisters of Mercy – Andrews Center
$15,000  Residential care home for infants and children with multiple disabilities.

Adult and Family Support Services

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$10,000  
Celebrating the Arts day hab and therapy program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Continuing Developmental Services (CDS)
$25,000  
Electronic record keeping system to assist staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
 
Empire Justice Center
$15,000  
Disability Rights Advocacy Project.
 
Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind
$25,000
Apprentice guide dog trainer/instructor position.
 
Heritage Christian Services
$25,000
Construction of respite home for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Hochstein School of Music
$25,000  
Music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Humane Society @ Lollypop Farm
$20,000  
Pet-assisted therapy program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
 
Isaiah House
$10,000
 Capital improvements to hospice house.

LIFESPAN / Al Sigl Center
$20,000
Future Care Planning Services – Guardianship services to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.
 
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
$10,000
MS Independence Program providing assistance to families needing adaptive equipment or vehicle/home modifications.

Rochester Museum & Science Center
$10,000
Community Partner Pass program for organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
 
Special Olympics New York
$12,500
Young Athletes for elementary children and bowling program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Community Services

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Ad Council of Rochester

$5,000 Marketing/communication support for non-profit organizations.
 
Grantmakers Forum of New York
$5,000 Informational and  professional development services for philanthropic organizations.

 

Total Grants Awarded in 2009 - $677,500

Updated 12.31.08