The Golisano Foundation awarded $421,500 in grants in July to the following organizations:
Bivona Child Advocacy Center - $180,000 to transform the Monique Burr Foundation school-based abuse prevention program for students with IDD.
GiGi’s Playhouse in Buffalo - $40,000 to expand the Amina Grace Speech and Language program for individuals with Down Syndrome.
Homesteads for Hope, Inc. - $80,000 towards a Farm Project Manager position to promote and coordinate programs and farm projects for the inclusive community including those with IDD.
Protected Harbor - $40,000 toward the expansion of case management services for adults in Collier County, Florida.
Camp ONSEYAWA - $20,000 towards an overnight camping experience for 100 children who have physical and or developmental disabilities.
Rochester Hearing and Speech Center - $20,000 to support a collaboration between Nazareth College and Monroe County Early Intervention Program for children waiting for services.
Inclusion in Motion - $19,000 towards construction of the MJ pavilion with accessible bathrooms and motorized wheelchair charging stations at the inclusive playground.
David’s Refuge - $15,000 toward overnight respite, resources, and support connections for parents and guardians of children living with IDD.
Edith B. Ford Memorial Library - $5,000 toward creating a Lending Library, Sensory Friendly Fridays and Sensory Friendly programs for library patrons with autism and/or IDD.
Center for Disability Rights - $2,500 toward the 2022 “Accessible Trunk or Treat” Halloween event for children with IDD and their families.
Read more about these grants and previous 2022 grants.
Bailey and Friends awarded grants to the following organizations in July:
Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh My - $4,000 toward the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program for kittens and cats living in the underserved, inner city areas of Rochester.
Friends of Verona Street Animal Shelter - $9,000 for wellness clinic services for households with accessibility and affordability barriers in underserved areas of Rochester.
Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue - $9,000 for vetting and wellness care of rescued Cocker Spaniels and other small dog breeds in preparation for adoption.
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest, Florida - $5,000 for the Sugar Face Initiative that provides medical services, therapies, and medications for senior dogs.
See more on these grants and others made this year.
2022 Grants Awarded Golisano Foundation