The Foundation has awarded $49,808 in grants to the following local organizations:
Bethany Hall was awarded $20,850 from the Thomas P. and Lewise S. Parsley Fund to support its Women with Children Program. Bethany Hall, Inc. is a long-term, residental substance abuse treatment program for women. It is one of 2 women-only, long term programs in Virginia and one of only a few programs nationwide that serves pregnant women and provides mothers the option to have their children with them during treatment. For more information, please visit www.bethanyhall.org.
Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center was awarded $8,200 from the Community Catalyst Funds to purchase needed curriculum and supplies for its students. BRAAC is a non-profit school that serves children with Autism and Learning Disabilities and also provides specialized services for children in their homes as well as in-home training for parents. For more information, please visit www.blueridgeautismcenter.com.
Roanoke Community Garden Association was awarded $20,758 from the Community Catalyst Funds to support the contruction of the Hurt Park Community Garden. Established in 2007, RCGA provides local residents with access to garden plots and supplies to allow those individuals to harvest their own produce. For more information, please visit www.roanokecommunitygarden.org.
For more information about the Foundation and the work it does in the community, please visit www.foundationforroanokevalley.org.
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