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September 27, 2002/Tishri 21 5763, Vol. 55, No. 5
Prescott foundation announces grantsGrants totaling $13,000 have been awarded to 13 nonprofit organizations by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott.The grants were awarded at a Sept. 19 luncheon at Temple B'rith Shalom in Prescott. Arizona Council for Casa, Inc., received $1,000 to help court-appointed special advocates provide needed services. Boys and Girls Club of Central Yavapai was awarded $1,000 to assist in funding arts and cultural programs. Chino Valley Food Bank was given $1,200 to help pay the cost of electricity necessary to refrigerate perishable foods. High Country Early Intervention received $1,000 to assist in the cost of training therapists and other specialists. The Highland Center for Natural History received $500 to help fund a year-round community youth program to prevent at-risk behavior. Neighbor to Neighbor, an interfaith care-giving organization, received $500 to help serve the needs of the elderly and homebound. The Open Door Ministry of the United Methodist Church was granted $1,250 to provide services for the poor and the homeless. The Prescott Fine Arts Association received $500 for a family theater outreach program. Prescott People Who Care received $1,000 to help meet the increased needs of the Prescott homebound. Stepping Stones Agencies received $1,000 to fund programs that help abused women and families. The Yavapai Food Bank received $1,600 to purchase two freezers. Yavapai HIV/AIDS Action received $750 to help with emergency financial needs of individuals with HIV living in Yavapai County. Youth Count received $1,700 to provide scholarships to Unitown at Bradshaw Mountain and Kestral High Schools. Leaders of Temple B'rith Shalom formed JCF in 1999 to support cultural and social needs of the region's Jewish community. Call Harold Greenberg, (928) 717-1914 or e-mail jcf@cableone.net. |
