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We were delighted to return to The Center for Developmental Disabilities to provide Grant funding. Our funds will be used to provide 25 AED kits for installation in all the Center’s residences and administrative offices. A defibrillator is a rescue device that can help revive an individual suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. For every minute a victim is in cardiac arrest without help, the survival odds are decreased by 10 percent.

We were happy to fulfill a Grant request for Homes 4 Families.  Homes 4 Families helps veterans who are capable of paying a modest mortgage and are upwardly mobile, but just need an opportunity to stabilize.  Through their program which provides affordable homeownership, empowerment programs, peer-to-peer support, and programs that allow them to plant roots in the greater community, low-income military families can achieve long-term growth and eliminate their risks of homelessness.

We were happy to fulfill a grant request to Project MEND. Project MEND (Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities) is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities and illnesses through the refurbishment, reuse, and distribution of medical equipment and other assistive technology.

We were happy to return to Bivona Child Advocacy Center in Rochester NY with Grant funding to support their important mission. Bivona is the lead agency that coordinates and convenes 23 partner agencies and provides the physical space to provide services to children where cases of child sexual and severe physical abuse, including child fatalities are investigated, evaluated and treated.

We were happy to return to The Hochstein School to fulfill a Grant request. Our funds will support their Arts4All program where Hochstein instructors provide the students at School 19 additional opportunities to learn, grow, and express themselves through music and dance. Programming is built right into their school day every Wednesday. Sixth, 7th and 8th graders are offered group classes in contemporary dance, African dance/drumming, piano, voice, and music composition. Fourth and 5th graders can take classes like ballet, voice, and African dance/drumming. Ballet is taught to all kindergarteners, and music/movement/mindfulness is taught to all PreK through 1st graders.

We were delighted to return to America’s VetDogs, based out of Smithtown, NY. America’s VetDogs provides guide dogs for people who are blind or have low vision; hearing dogs for those in need; service dogs for veterans with other physical disabilities; facility dogs as part of the rehabilitation process in military and VA hospitals, and PTSD service dogs to help mitigate the effects of PTSD to provide the emotional and physical support needed.

We were happy to again provide Grant funding to Horses Make Miracles, contributing to their Equus Embrace program. HMM offers a variety of therapeutic equine therapy services and workshops at their Longmont, Colorado location. Their diverse equine assisted therapeutic programs designed for individuals of all ages include, but are not limited to: autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, sensory integration disorders, Down’s Syndrome, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injuries, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, stroke, mental health issues and behavioral challenges. They also facility groups that focus on youth (Pony Power) or seniors (Silver Stirrups), volunteer opportunities, community involvement, continuing education and mentorship.

We were happy to once again provide Grant funding to the Lend A Hand Project. Our funds will support their “Angel Program” helping families transitioning out of homeless shelters and mothers in need.

We were delighted to once again provide Grant funding to SIBSPlace, an affiliate of Mount Sinai South Nassau, for their Camp SIBS program. This six week summer program consists of a variety of cultural and empowerment field trips, on-site recreational activities and creative arts based peer support groups. SIBSPlace is a free community service for children ages 5-17 coping with a loved one’s medical illness or death.