Foundation Awards $10,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Foundation for Roanoke Valley has awarded $10,000 to non-profit organizations through The Spetzler Fund. The Fund supports the broad needs of educational, child welfare, and social opportunity programs in the cities of Roanoke and Salem and Roanoke County.

   

     Apple Ridge Farm was awarded $4,000 to support its 2010 Academic Summer Camp.  This camp offers youth ages 6-16 the opportunity to enjoy the camp experience while gaining life skills that will serve them in their home environment.

     Bradley Free Clinic was awarded $2,000 to purchase medical supplies that will be used to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions.  The Clinic provides free medical, dental, and pharmacy care to the working uninsured and temporarily unemployed citizens of the Roanoke Valley.

     Children’s Trust Roanoke Valley was awarded $4,000 to support the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program.  This program provides trained volunteers to advocate for safe permanent homes for abused and neglected children.