Grants 2014




Children and Youth Services


Association for the Blind (ABVI)
www.abvi-goodwill.com
$5,000 2015 Beep Baseball World Series for youth who are blind or visually impaired.

AutismUP
www.unyfeat.org
$20,000 Educational programs and family support for individuals with autism.

Bivona Child Advocacy Center
www.bivonacac.org
$10,000 2015 Bivona Summit on Child Abuse.

Camp Abilities at SUNY Brockport
www.campabilities.org
$5,000 Camp Abilities 2014 – Sports camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired.

Daystar, Inc.
www.daystarkids.org
$100,000 Expansion of the Daystar facility to serve medically frail infants.

Dazzle School of Visual & Performing
www.dazzleschool.org
$8,900 Equipment and supplies for after-school programs for students with developmental disabilities.

Institute for Innovative Transitions
www.rochester.edu/warner/warnercenter
$150,000 Programs, research and technical assistance aimed at improving transition services for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.

LDA – Life & Learning Services
www.ldarochester.org
$10,000 Educational support services for students with developmental disabilities.

Mary Cariola Children’s Center
www.marycariola.org
$100,000 Construction of Respite Suite at Bailey Road Residence for children and youth with severe behavioral management needs.

Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
www.rochesterrehab.org
$10,000 Rochester Rookies adaptive sport program.

Sisters of Mercy – Andrews Center
www.sistersofmercy.org
$20,000 Residential home for infants and children with significant disabilities.

Stepping Stones Learning Center
www.steppingstoneslearning.com
$50,000 Renovation of facility to expand inclusive child care and learning environment and after school programs.


Adult and Family Support Services


CP Rochester
www.cprochester.org
$40,000 Create transition home for young adults with development disabilities.

FoodLink, Inc.
www.foodlinkny.org
$100,000 IT system upgrade & facility renovations to improve food distribution to providers serving those with developmental disabilities.

Heritage Christian Services
www.heritagechristianservices.org
$5,000 US Quad Rugby Association- Purchase two adaptive wheelchairs for rugby players.

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

Humane Society @ Lollypop Farm
www.lollypop.org
$7,500 Pet Assisted Therapy program for individuals with disabilities.

Jewish Community Center Greater Rochester
www.jccrochester.org
$7,500 Social and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

LIFESPAN
www.lifespan-roch.org
$40,000 Healthcare Coordination Initiative for older adults with developmental disabilities.

Medical Motor Service of Rochester
www.medicalmotors.org
$50,000 Mobility Management Collaborative to better service individuals with disabilities.

Nazareth College
www.naz.edu
$100.000 Construction of a Wellness Rehabilitation Institute.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
www.nfmmc.org
$280,000 Construction of new Golisano Center for Community Health to serve persons with developmental disabilities.

Special Olympics International
www.specialolympics.org
$40,000 Planning workshop with experts in the international disability development world to determine how best to engage top level leaders and government officials to expand Healthy Communities.

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
www.wxxi.org
$140,000 Expansion of disability programming & education using radio, TV and other Public awareness venues.double rule


Total Grants Awarded in 2014 - $1,332,122.50