Grant Recipients

2009-2010 Grants

 

TUCSON ALLIANCE FOR AUTISM

Grant for a series of summer camps for children with autism and their families (6 weeks of camp).

 

MOBILE MEALS OF TUCSON

Grant for supplementing the cost of special diet meals for individuals who are homebound and unable to shop or prepare their own meals.

 

MIRACLE SQUARE

Grant for updating kitchens in individual apartments.  Grant for specific supplies for the advocacy and lifelong learning program in this unique independent living environment offering affordable housing and support services for low income and disabled adults.

 

YOUR SISTER’S CLOSET

Grant to purchase plus size clothing and grooming supplies, a program of the YWCA that provides employment readiness to low income women to present a professional and well groomed appearance.

 

OUR FAMILY SERVICES

Grant enabled the staff to give stipends to young Mothers who reached certain goals (e.g., GED).  Our Family provides a residential program of safe housing and support for low income, homeless women ages 18-21 and their children.

 

THE HAVEN

Grant for supplies for a Mother and Child Garden to provide enrichment for patients and their children.

 

DIRECT CAREGIVERS (Website under construction)

Grant to provide scholarships for students in the program.  Direct Caregivers provides direct state-certified caregiver services to the community.

 

Representatives from organizations receiving The West grants