Spring 2010 Discretionary Grants Awarded

2010 Grant Recipients
The Community Foundation of Abilene recently awarded $178,704 in grants to area agencies. The following is a complete list of grant recipients for the
Spring 2010 Discretionary Grant cycle:
Abilene Christian University ($1,000)
to help provide awards for the Spring Board Idea Challenge
Abilene Hope Haven ($5,000)
assist with operational expenses of child care, utilities, and groceries
Abilene Independent School District ($15,000)
funding for ESL Refugee Interpreter
Alliance for Women & Children ($12,000)
program support for A-teens
American Cancer Society ($5,000)
to provide transportation assistance for individuals traveling to and
from cancer treatment
Ben Richey Boys Ranch ($2,000)
to refurbish administrative building with new paint, carpet, and tile
Center for Contemporary Arts ($3,000)
program support for Artwalk
Christian Service Center ($3,000)
provide heaters and blankets for the Seasonal Comfort Program
City of Abilene ($9,000)
provides scholarships for students to attend the Summer Playground program
Da-Cipher 360? ($10,000)
for educational supplies, meals, printing & copying, and video/audio equipment
Dog Park ($3,000)
provide fencing for the Dog Park@Nelson park
Faithworks of Abilene ($10,000)
food, supplies, curriculum, and emergency case management for students
Friends for Life ($5,000)
Program support for seniors
Love & Care Ministries ($24,000)
to replace the roof on a new building
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission ($26,500)
for Women's Health Medical Expansion
Salvation Army ($25,000)
Mass Feeding Program
St. Mark's Baby Room ($10,000)
to purchase cribs, bedding, highchairs, car seats, and strollers for families in need
West Central Texas Council of Government: Area Agency on Aging ($3,204) furniture, sound system, and a recumbent bicycle for the Brain Fitness facility
Young Life ($7,000)
for Volunteer Leader Development
