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The Racine Junior League is pleased to announce the winners of the spring special aid grants.
April 18, 2007 - Care Net Family Resource Center received $150 to purchase infant formula. Parents earn “fake” money when they complete free classes, and can then purchase items in the baby boutique with the “money”. Formula, diapers, car seats, clothes, cribs, etc.
MargaretAnn’s Place received $100 to purchase supplies for their free Peer Support Group program for children who are grieving the loss of a parent or sibling. Supplies are used for memory books, guilt squares, concrete stepping stones, etc.
21st Century Prep. School received $100 to purchase certificates, awards, and trophies to recognize the achievements of their students.
Trinity United Methodist Church received $30 to purchase school supplies to tutor disadvantaged children in math and reading.
Cops N Kids received $100 to purchase supplies such as literary books, textbooks, reading assessment materials, and software programs that will enhance the existing curriculum.
Next Generation Now received $120 to purchase 2 cribs for the “Cribs for Kids” program, which is addressing the issue of infant mortality in our community. Cribs are given to parents that may not otherwise be able to provide a safe sleep environment.
Volunteer Center of Racine County received $100 to help support their five Youth Summer Camps and to defray the cost of food, crafts, supplies, etc.
Park High School received $150 to help supplement the cost of bringing the “Save A Life Tour” to their seniors. This tour is a high impact alcohol awareness program, which allows kids to use a simulator to be involved in a drinking induced accident.
Bethany Apartments received $100 to help fund the children’s program, which consists of tutoring, mentoring, counseling, support groups, and social activities.
Jane Cremer Foundation received $100 to help fund a Mother-Daughter overnight program, which will focus on proactive healthcare awareness and education for young women.
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