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Photo of 5 people stading by a piano, logo and text: The Hochstein School; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

The Hochstein School

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.

Photo of two people and a dog, text and logo The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

America’s Vet Dogs

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.

Photo of people with horses, Logo and text: Horses Make Miracles; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

Horses Make Miracles

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.

Photos of several adults and children, logo and text The Lend A Hand Project; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

The Lend A Hand Project

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.

Images of people playing foosball, making projects, listening to a person speak about a dog in a group. Logo and text SIBS Place an affiliate of Mount Sinai South Nassau; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

SIBS Place

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.

Photo of a bear and a tiger, Logo and text The Wild Animal Sanctuary; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

The Wild Animal Sanctuary

We were happy to again provide Grant funding to The Wild Animal Sanctuary, located in Keenesburg, Colorado. Our funds will be used to help with the purchase of used Water Trucks. The trucks will play an integral role in their feeding program at their 1214 acre site.

Photo of two people, text and logo Mondays at Racine, changing the face of cancer one Monday at a time; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

Mondays At Racine

We were happy to provide Grant funding to Mondays at Racine, Inc., based out of Sayville, NY. Our funds will be used to support their Mondays for Men Cancer Wellness Program. This program is open to men on Long Island who are currently going through cancer treatment or are survivors of a cancer diagnosis.

Photo of diapers and potty training supplies, logo and text Allied Foundation; The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org.
Grant Award

Allied Foundation

We were happy to once again provide Grant funding to Allied Foundation to support their Potty Independence Initiative. Designed for families with toddlers 2-3 years of age, Allied provides families with guidance on how to help the family transition from diapers to potty and will provide a potty toolkit which will include a sturdy potty seat with handles that toddlers can put on themselves, training underwear and a potty book to foster literacy and provide training tips for the caregivers.

Several pictures of baby turtles, logo and text Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, Inc., The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation
Grant Award

Turtle Rescue Of The Hamptons

We were happy to once again provide Grant funding to Turtle Rescue of The Hamptons, based out of Jamesport, NY. Our funds will be used to help with their Headstart Turtle Hatchling Nursery/Breeding Program. The goal of the program is to safely remove eggs from injured mothers to incubate and raise hatchlings up to 1 year prior to release into the native habitat. The program goal is to also increase their current capacity by more than 50%.