To meet the mission of The Erie Community Foundation, each quarter the board reviews grant applications and distributes unrestricted dollars to meet the nonprofits’ needs. The Boys & Girls Club of Erie hosted the Erie Community Foundation’s 2009 Human Services and Community Development grant reception on July 14th. Representatives from the organizations receiving grants were in attendence. Included in the $290,836 awarded is $20,000 granted to Erie Weed & Seed for neighborhood mini-grants.
2009 Human Services and Community Development Awards
1. American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Training for Children – $5,000
2. Dollar Energy Fund, Inc. Utility Assistance for Low Income Erie County Households – $10,000
3. Erie Independence House HVAC Replacement – $14,315
4. Erie United Methodist Alliance Agency garage renovations – $7,260
5. Maria House Project Residential Facility Renovations – $22,500
6. Mystic Mountain Training Center Respect, Responsibility, Riding Program – $5,000
7. Safe Harbor Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Record Upgrade – $14,715
8. Safe Horizons 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle Replacement – $11,500
9. Safe Net Sprinkler System upgrade – $20,000
10. St. Patrick Haven Client Storage Shed – $5,000
11. Therapeutic Riding of Erie County Equine Assisted Learning – $15,000
12. Union City Family Support Center Facility Renovations – $20,000
13. Urban Erie Community Development Corp. New Vehicle Purchase- $15,000
14. Bayfront East Side Taskforce First Ward Home Repairs – $15,000
15. Habitat for Humanity Tools and Safety Equipment for Home Construction – $3,820
16. International Institute of Erie International Community Garden – $8,850
17. Regional Center for Workforce Excellence Work Certified Training Project – $15,000
18. St. Martin’s Center, Inc. Kitchen Workforce Project – $9,000
19. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy East Avenue Community Garden – $3,332
20. Boys and Girls Club of Erie Pool Equipment Repair – $17,110
21. Flagship Niagara League “Bridge Gap” funding for Niagara Ship’s Crew – $24,000
22. Masonic Learning Center for Children Supervisor in Training – $6,000
23. United Neighborhood Facilities Health Care Corp. Computer Equipment — 3,434
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