Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Foundation Awards $12,113 to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Foundation for Roanoke Valley has awarded $12,113 to nonprofit organizations through the Roanoke Valley Children’s Fund.  The Fund supports programs that address the needs of children from prenatal care to their sixth birthday.

The following organizations have been awarded funding: Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center received $2,500 to support the “After the Diagnosis” workshop by providing funds to purchase ABLLS-R kits, resource brochures, and autism videos; Child Health Investment Partnership received $5,000 to support the “Parents as Teachers” curriculum; Greenvale School, Inc. received $2,913 to offer tuition scholarships assistance to disadvantaged families; Unbridled Change received $1,000 to purchase specialized children’s riding equipment for children ages 2-5; and Young Audiences received $700 to provide one Curriculum Plus performance as a Salem City Elementary School for preschoolers.

1 comment:

  1. Thank you so much for this funding opportunity - we had our first 3 year old client ride this weekend thanks to the safety equipment we were able to purchase through the Roanoke Valley Children's Fund grant! Sincerely, Michelle Holling-Brooks Executive Director for Unbridled Change

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