2007 Competitive Grants Approved by the Board
of Directors
|
| Recipient & Purpose |
Amount |
Focus Area(s) |
| ARTFARM, Inc. for Shakespeare in the Grove to develop an Apprentice Program aimed to train and mentor talented young persons to participate in the summer production of Shakespeare in the Grove at Middlesex Community College. |
|
$4,500 |
Arts |
| Incarnation Center to bring professional artisans to enrich the Nature's Class Room childcare center's after school programs. |
|
$4,000
|
Arts
|
| Ivoryton Library to demystify opera with six programs in tri-town venues in cooperation with Community Music School, CT Opera Company and the Chester Elementary Opera Theater which will perform at the Ivoryton Playhouse. |
|
$2,500 |
Arts |
| Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation for one-hour summer shows for young children in the Playhouse's Summer Children's Theatre Series. |
|
$3,000
|
Arts
|
| Oddfellows Playhouse to develop new Arts Curriculum Initiative and expand arts experiences for Neighborhood Troupes in Middletown's low-income neighborhoods. |
|
$4,500 |
Arts |
| Tracy Art Center for Phase II Organizational Capacity Building including support for bookkeeping and an office administrator to improve Center's management. |
|
$3,000
|
Arts
|
| Cross Street Training & Academic Center Cross Street Afterschool Tutorial Program for tutorial services for K-12 students performing below grade level and a summer program to improve academic performance. |
|
$3,000 |
Education |
| Estuary Council of Senior Clubs for Employee Training & Development to increase employee retension rates by offering employee training and development for a variety of job level skills. |
|
$4,750
|
Education
|
| Literacy Volunteers of Central CT to increase the capacity of the Greater Middletown Program to meet its mission in a newly merged venture with Literacy Volunteers of Central CT. |
|
$4,000 |
Education |
| Middletown School Readiness Council for Story Train to Reading Readiness/Reading is Fundamental to bring performances to 350 low-income preschoolers in 8 Middletown preschools and childcare programs in partnership with CT Storytelling Center. |
|
$4,500
|
Education
|
| North End Action Team for The Democracy Project to engage 15 North End children in civic engagement activities including meetings with political organizations, candidates and citizens to learn about the importance of voting. |
|
$1,500 |
Education |
| Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center for Almond Brittle Vocational Skills Training Project to teach hands-on employment skills to adults with neurological disabilities in order to obtain competitive employment and to live independently. |
|
$2,000
|
Education
|
| CT River Watershed Council for Conte Refuge Stakeholder Planning Forum with the Trust for Public Land to educate the public about the Conte Refuge's Comprehensive Conservation Plan and gather community input to help guide the Plan's formation. |
|
$4,500 |
Environment |
| Essex Land Trust for Trail Guide describing properties, trails, directions and parking locations for 14 properties 11 of which have trails for hiking. |
|
$3,400
|
Environment
|
| Jonah Center for Earth and Art to provide general operating support including funds for a part-time Executive Director to increase the organization's capacity to meet its mission. |
|
$4,500 |
Environment |
| Brownstone Quorum to purchase an interpretive sign in the new pavillion to explain the importance of the quarries in Portland's history and The Arch in quarrying. |
|
$1,500
|
Heritage Enhancement
|
| CT River Museum to design, fabricate and install a series of hands-on activity stations for a permanent exhibition as part of the new Children's Discovery Trail . |
|
$2,500 |
Heritage Enhancement |
| Essex Library Association to buy software and pilot staffing to produce a comprehensive catalogue of the documents and artifacts of the Essex and Ivoryton Libraries and the Essex Historical Society for eventual posting on internet and adding to the State of CT history website. |
|
$5,000
|
Heritage Enhancement
|
| Haddam Historical Society for additional staff to act as project manager for community outreach and planning for uses of the former County Jail. |
|
$3,500 |
Heritage Enhancement |
| Killingworth Library Association for Did You Know in conjunction with the Killingworth Historical Society to offer three evenings of fun and local history for adults and children in the community. |
|
$1,000
|
Heritage Enhancement
|
| Middlesex County Historical Society to upgrade and update the Society's website to provide better understanding of Middletown's heritage and the historical significance of the towns of Middlesex County. |
|
$2,000 |
Heritage Enhancement |
| Community Health Center for furniture and equipment to improve the Family Wellness Center to create an optimal learning environment including interactive stations for parents and preschool children for the Middletown Center. |
|
$3,000
|
Human Service
|
| Estuary Council of Senior Clubs for driver reimbursement and gasoline costs to transport clients to medical appointments and to deliver meals-on-wheels to homes and congregate meal sites. |
|
$4,750 |
Human Service |
| Gilead Community Services for renovations to create a welcoming Drop-in Center in Clinton for shoreline clients. |
|
$4,500
|
Human Service
|
| I Have A Friend Youth Center to hire a professional accountant to keep the financial records of the organization. |
|
$4,500 |
Human Service |
| Kuhn Employment Opportunities for 30 bus passes for newly employed individuals to help them get on the road to recovery. |
|
$1,408
|
Human Service
|
| Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT for final construction costs of new home on Pearl Street, Middletown. |
|
$4,5500 |
Human Service |
| Middletown Parks & Recreation Dept. for support groups, summer programming, respite and emergency funds for grandparents raising their grandchildren. |
|
$3,000
|
Human Service
|
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries to provide partial support for a Coordinator to work and partner with social service providers and faith communities to provide I&R services to meet needs of those coming to the organization. |
|
$4,500 |
Human Service |
| St. Vincent DePaul Place to provide funds for specific, direct emergency assistance for rent, security deposit, medical expenses, utility bills and transportation for struggling poor and those at risk of homelessness. |
|
$2,400
|
Human Service
|
| Nehemiah Housing Corporation to increase staffing capacity to implement housing development component of Middletown's North End revitalization plan. |
|
$4,500 |
Neighborhood Enhancement |
| North End Action Team for support for communications and outreach efforts to the residents of Middletown's North End neighborhood by phone, newsletter and website. |
|
$2,500
|
Neighborhood Enhancement
|
| St. Luke's Eldercare Solutions of Central CT - Get a Ride for guaranteed free rides for low-income seniors and veterans to and from out-of-area medical appointments by providing gas reimbursement or other expenses to volunteer drivers. |
|
$4,000 |
Safer Communities |
| American Red Cross-Mx. Central CT Chapter to provide ARC Health & Safety courses to women and girls in their homeless assistance programs. |
|
$5,200 |
Women & Girls |
| East Haddam Youth & Family Services Project F.U.N.- Fitness and Understanding Nutrition to teach young girls the importance of good nutrition and fitness in developing lifelong habits of a healthy lifestyle and positive self-image. |
|
$2,800 |
Women & Girls |
| Rushford Center - Girl Talk a six-week summer group program for 20 Middle School girls held 3 times per week with focus on media, physical activity and nutrition in order to develop healthy bodies and images. |
|
$2,000 |
Women & Girls |
| Total Competitive Grants Approved |
$122,708
|
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