Members:
We have now completed the grant cycle for 2013. Many thanks to Chair Lynda Gifford and committee members Evelyn Prusack, Chuck Spencer and Judy Plecas as well as all the other volunteers including Mary Bowersock, Tom Shannon, Barb Smith, Jackie Furbee, Rick Jiminez, Bill Bay, JoAnn Hutchins and Nancy Waldron. They did an outstanding job of investigating and vetting all of the applicant organizations.
Here is a list of thegrant awards for 2013.
Rozier Sharp, President
| 2013 HCCF Grant Awards of $33,016 | |||
| Organization | Mission | Grant Purpose | Amt Awarded |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation, Inc. | Assist with families with Parkinson's Disease | equipment for aNEW NP office | 2,500 |
| Forty Carrots | teach high school pregnant teens and those with children | fund classes at NPHS | 2,000 |
| CHAPS | food and hygiene products to HIV Aids patients | food and hygiene products to HIV Aids patients | 2,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of South Sar Cty | one-on-one tutoring to read | textbooks in NP | 1,200 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Feed the hungry | operating costs and "Cooking Matters" classes in NP | 2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | build and sell houses to those who can work and pay | materials for interior walls and flooring in NP | 2,500 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters | Mentoring for at-risk students | 30 match ups in NP | 2,000 |
| Mental Health Community Centers | support for persons with mental health issues and families | furniture and computer for aNEW NP office | 2,000 |
| SPARCC | safe place and protection for abused individuals | 2,016 rent for new NP office | 2,016 |
| Child Protection Center, Inc. | Personal Safety & Community Awarness Program | conduct training in North Port | 2,300 |
| Family Network on Disabilities Man/Sar | Empower and support families with disabilities in family | Respite Care for NP families | 2,000 |
| Children First | quality child care and education to allow parents to go to school and also find jobs | operating costs for NP classes | 2,000 |
| Back Pack Angels | distribute personal hygiene products to students | 400 bags per month | 4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | help youths in need to reach their potential | install new donated windows at NP club | 2,500 |
| NP Meals on Wheels | distribute meals to those who cannot do or afford | cover cost of plastic containers in NP | 2,000 |
| TOTAL | $ 33,016 | ||