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2004 Priority Needs Grant Recipients

 

Organization Name

Received Priority Needs funding …

ABBA House

towards water hookup for the new residence.
 

American Red Cross

to fully equip the disaster trailer housed in Forsyth County.
 

Big Brothers Big Sisters

for the “Horizon Broadening Experiences” program.

for rent, copy/mailing and books and resource materials for the “Quality Mentor Training” program.
 

Cedar Hill Enrichment Center

for the “Stress Reduction/Gentle Movement Workshop” for low-income and needy elderly of Forsyth County.
 

Crossroads Foundation, Inc.

for financial support of weekend program staff to oversee “Winds of Change” program.
 

Daves Creek Elementary

for financial support of pilot program to encourage and increase involvement of parents with limited English skills.
 

Family Haven, Inc.

towards the lease of a truck for thrift store pick-ups.
 

Sawnee Cultural Arts Center

towards complimentary tickets for underserved youth in Forsyth County to attend children’s theatre performances in 2005.
 

Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center

to provide financial support for case management services for children in relative placement situations.
 

Gateway New Horizons, Inc.

to support community based activities for mentally/physically impaired adults.

to purchase supplies for teaching “Life Skills”, etc.

towards enrollment of consumers in “Fitness” program at Lanier Athletic Center.
 

Grayson’s Gift

towards the support of Newsletter distribution and social and recreational programs for children with disabilities.
 

L.E.A.D.E.R

to support integration of the 24 simulators.
 

Leadership Forsyth, Inc.

to the scholarship of a representative of the Senior community and the Hispanic community for the 2005/2006 class.
 

Lanier Technical College

for scholarship support to pay for books for needy students to be funded through financial aid.
 

Total:

$54,750

Also, in 2004 United Way of Forsyth County funded the Certified Literate Community Program.

 

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