Grants 2011




Children and Youth Programs


ARC of Orleans County
www.arcoforleans.org
$33,000 for renovations to Camp Rainbow an outdoor summer program for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Camp Abilities
www.campabilitiesbrockport.org
$5,000 for a summer camp for blind and visually impaired youth.

Center for Youth Services
www.centerforyouth.net
$25,000 for an integrated after school program for students with disabilities.

Easter Seals New York
www.easterseals.com
$25,000 for the Child-Centered Play Therapy Program for children with disabilities.

EquiCenter
www.equicenterny.org
$20,000 for Therapeutic Riding Program.

Gliding Stars of Rochester
www.glidingstars.org
$5,000 for ice skating program for the youth with disabilities.

Great Beginnings
www.gbfamilycenter.com
$15,000 for early childhood training and support services for preschool children with disabilities.

Happiness House
www.happinesshouse.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Hillside Family of Agencies
www.hillside.com
$20,000 for facility improvements to a group home for youth with developmental disabilities.

Hope Hall
www.hopehall.org
$15,000 for Mastery in Learning Scholarship Program for students with disabilities.

Humane Society @ Lollypop Farm
www.lollypop.org
$ 5,040 for summer Farm Day Camp for youth with developmental disabilities.

Ibero American Action League
www.iaal.com
$25,000 for renovations to a sensory / recreation room for youth with developmental disabilities.

Mary Cariola Children’s Center
www.marycariola.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Prevention 1st Foundation
www.prevention1st.org
$5,000 for fire safety material and program for individuals with disabilities.

School of the Holy Childhood
www.holychildhood.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
Sisters of Mercy
www.rsmrochester.org
$10,000 for Andrews Home for infants with disabilities.

Stepping Stones Learning Center
www.steppingstoneslearning.com
$15,000 for education & support programs for families of children with autism.

UR Warner School of Education
www.rochester.edu/warner
$61,914 for the Partnerships in Transition Project aimed at improving support for students transitioning from school to adult services.

Adult and Family Support Services


The Advocacy Center
www.advocacycenter.com
$12,000 for the Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Program.

ARC of Fulton County
www.lexingtoncenter.org
$2,500 for travel expenses for FLAME, a soft rock band of musicians with developmental disabilities.

ARC of Monroe County
www.arcmonroe.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

ARC of Ontario County
www.ontarioarc.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

ARC of Orleans County
www.arcoforleans.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Bishop Sheen Housing
www.sheenhousing.org
$10,000 for Emergency Home Repair Program for persons with disabilities.

Center for Disability Rights
www.rochestercdr.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Community Place of Greater Rochester
www.communityplace.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Continuing Developmental Services (CDS)
www.cdsunstil.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.
$100,000 for construction/equipment for a new Life Transition Center for individuals with developmental disabilities.

CP Rochester
www.cprochester.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Easter Seals of New York
www.easterseals.com
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Epilepsy Foundation
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Future Care Planning Services
(a partnership of LIFESPAN, Al Sigl Center and Monroe ARC)
www.futurecareplanning.org
$20,000 for Future Care Planning Services to provide guardianship services if needed to assist aging parents of adult children with developmental disabilities.

Heritage Christian Services
www.heritagechristianservices.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Hochstein Music School
www.hochstein.org
$15,000 for music therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Humane Society @ Lollypop Farm
www.lollypop.org
$20,000 for Pet Assisted Therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Italian American Community Center
www.iaccrochester.org
$500 for social event for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Keuka Comfort Care Home
www.keuka-comfort-care.org
$10,000 for hospice care home renovations.

Lifetime Assistance
www.lifetimeassistance.org
$75,000 for equipment in a vocational employment center for individuals with developmental disabilities.
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Monroe County Hospital Foundation
www.monroehosp.org
$15,000 for adaptive/restorative equipment for patients with paralysis.

Parents & Teachers United for Kids, Inc.
http://www.monroe.edu
$11,290 for transportation to recreational and educational outings for individuals with disabilities.

People, Inc.
www.people-inc.org
$142,850 for curriculum development in support of the newly designated NYS Disability History Week.

vv Rochester Museum & Science Center
www.rmsc.org
$10,000 for Community Partner Pass Program for organizations serving the disabled.

Rochester Rehabilitation Center
www.rochesterrehab.org
$9,350 for Community Sailing Program for people with disabilities.

Salvation Army
www.rochestersalvation.org
$50,000 for Drop-in Center for homeless persons with mental illness.

Urban League of Rochester
www.ulr.org
$10,000 for an Emergency Family Assistance Fund for individuals with disabilities.

Community Services


Ad Council of Rochester
www.adcouncilroch.org
$5,000 for marketing and communications support for non-profit organizations.

Grantmakers Forum of New York
www.grantmakers.org
$5,000 for support and services to the grant making community.

Total Grants Awarded: $948,442