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Grant Award

Putnam County Caring Coalition

We are happy to announce grant funding for the Putnam County Caring Coalition in Palatka, Florida. This grant will directly support their Temporary Overnight Safe Space (TOSS) program, a vital initiative providing overnight shelter and essential services to the area’s unhoused population. Operating from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., TOSS offers a safe, welcoming environment, access to showers twice a week, and critical connections to local resources—serving as a lifeline for those in need.

Image of two people in a dental office, logo and text 'The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org, Catholic Health St. Charles Hospital
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St. Charles Hospital

We were happy to present grant funds to St. Charles Hospital, in Port Jefferson, NY. Our funds will be used for their “Give Vets a Smile” program.

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Grant Award

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

We are happy to announce grant funding to Nationwide Children’s Hospital located in Columbus, Ohio. Our funds will contribute towards Butterfly Paws, their animal-assisted therapy program. These specially trained dogs work with patients to facilitate healing, recovery and rehabilitate from injuries and treatment and regain independence. The Butterfly Paws program is committed to strengthening the emotional well-being of our patients, families and staff by utilizing therapy dogs to provide comfort, companionship and relief during challenging times.

Grant Award

Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue

We are happy to announce grant funding to Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue to contribute towards their FARMacy Time program. The FARMacy Time program offers low or no fee weekly classes for victims of illness or abuse, caregivers, low income, underprivileged and the elderly. These sessions teach compassion toward animals and those weaker than themselves.

Grant Award

Family Promise of Wayne County

We are happy to announce grant funding to Family Promise of Wayne County. Our funds will be used to help them continue to provide families shelter, prevention, diversion and stabilization, so every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future back in the community.

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Grant Award

Brooklyn Book Bodega

We are happy to again provide grant funds to Brooklyn Book Bodega. Their mission is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in New York City. Brooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.

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Grant Award

The Whelan Foundation

We were happy to present grant funds to The Whelan Foundation. Our funds will be used to help fund scholarships. The Whelan foundation was founded in 2008 with the mission to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities. They award scholarships to students attending college who are pursuing degrees in Special Education. They also award scholarships to assist Special Education teachers with debt.

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Grant Award

Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic

We were happy to present grant funding to Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic in Vero Beach, Florida. Since 1953, Sunshine Therapy has been the only non-profit outpatient therapy clinic providing free services to the community. Their mission is to provide adults and children who require the highest-level therapeutic services from caring and qualified professionals regardless of their ability to pay. Their goal is to never turn anyone away that needs therapy services due to their lack of funds.

Image of people building a house, logo and text Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity; the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation www.MarilynLichtmanFoundation.org
Grant Award

Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity

We are happy to announce grant funds being awarded to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. Our funds will provide assistance to offset their administrative costs to allow for better and increased service to families in western Niagara County.