SYRACUSE — The Central New York Community Foundation announced it recently awarded nearly $334,000 in grants to area nonprofit programs. That includes $66,000 in the following health-care-related grants, according to a Community Foundation news release:
- ARISE Child and Family Service received $25,000 to buy an additional wheelchair-accessible van for the transportation of clients in its community habilitation program.
- Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center was granted $26,000 to create outside walking paths and gardens for elders, staff, and family members.
- Madison County Department of Emergency Management received $5,000 to provide “life-saving” smoke alarms and weather-alert radios to county residents in need.
- Partnership for Community Development was granted $10,000 to promote “community health and vitality” by developing an interactive recreation website with information about outdoor amenities in Hamilton.
Established in 1927, the Central New York Community Foundation says it encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of permanent charitable endowments for the “betterment of the region.”
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