Community Foundation of Harford County Awards Mini-Grants

From the Community Foundation of Harford County:

Community Foundation of Harford County has awarded $4,850 in mini-grants to the following:

Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding–$200
To support riders with special needs receiving therapeutic riding lessons

Faith Communities & Civic Agencies United–$500
For motel-bed nights for individuals who are homeless and are unable to utilize the emergency shelter

Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland (Harford County)–$350
For professional training for therapists working in the trauma-based treatment center

Greater Edgewood Education Foundation–$400
For support of a residential youth leadership academy

Harford Habitat for Humanity–$500
To purchase a 5,000-watt generator

The Homecoming Project–$400
For urinalysis kits for use by Homecoming Project clients

The Sharing Table–$500
To supplement the purchase of food for grocery bag distribution

Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation – Cancer LifeNET CLIMB Program–$200
For recreational activities to assist children coping with a family member’s diagnosis of cancer

Youth-Led Mini-Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County–$500
To support community clean-up project at Aberdeen Boys & Girls Clubs

From the Ann K. Gaumond Fund: Y of Central Maryland – Walter and Betty Ward Family Center Y–$500
For equipment and transportation for youth from the Windsor Valley Community in Edgewood

From the Ann K. Gaumond Fund: Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County–
$500
To establish ImageMakers, a digital photography program for youth ages 6-18

From Sadie’s Fund: The Humane Society of Harford County–$300
To assist with costs associated with the care of cats taken in by The Humane Society

“Mini-grants are used by nonprofits in our county for specific projects that help improve the quality of life in our community,” said Tamara W. Zavislan, executive director. “Mini-grants are made possible through community foundation donor funds and unrestricted gifts to the foundation. Being able to impact the community positively in targeted ways through these grants is a priority for Community Foundation of Harford County.”

Community Foundation of Harford County (CFHC) is a nonprofit organization supported by the community through donations, enabling individuals, families and businesses to leave a legacy to benefit the causes about which they care. Charitable gifts are used to make Harford County stronger through grant-making to local nonprofits and through scholarships. CFHC is one of 14 community foundations in Maryland and one of 700 across the country. More information about CFHC can be found at www.cfharfordcounty.org.