Page 8 - 2020 Annual Report

2020 Grants Awarded Early Childhood Development: Ages 0-5

Organization Project Title City Amount Together, we’re tracking:

Apple Tree Center Obtaining 501(c)(3) Status Kendallville, IN $1,050 The center's increasing capacity to serve young people.

Children First Center Master's of Social Work Auburn, IN $35,000 Families' increasing use of in-home therapeutic services so they can
Family Support Position focus on their child’s health, development, and safety.

Early Childhood Engaging Families Fort Wayne, IN $40,000 Families' increasing participation in enriching activities so that
Alliance children experience less screen time and more time in healthy,
developmentally appropriate activities and interactions that build the
foundation for learning and school success.

Gary Cares Dolly Parton's Imagination Gary, MN $1,585 Children's increasing access to an in-home library of
Library developmentally appropriate books so that they interact and bond
with parents while gaining language and literacy skills.

Healthier Moms and Noble County Prenatal Fort Wayne, IN $15,000 High-risk mothers' increasing use of preventative services so that
Babies, Inc. Home Visitation Program more births have positive outcomes.

Judy A. Morrill Operating Support Garrett, IN $70,000 The JAM Center's increasing financial stability so that early education
Recreation Center staff can support healthy child and youth development.

Kosciusko Literary Read to Grow Children's Warsaw, IN $5,000 Students' increasing participation in book clubs so that they are
Services, Inc. Book Club prepared and feel supported in their learning environments.

Lamoni Community Funshine Building the Lamoni, IA $30,000 The organization's increasing financial stability so that it can continue
Daycare Capacity to SHINE to be proactive and meet young people's needs.

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