Foundation Adds 12 New Organizations to Its Growing List of Partners
DETROIT – July 6, 2021 – The Children’s Foundation announced that the organization is awarding 57 new grants which total $1.67 million. The grants fund projects in community benefit, research and educational initiatives. To date, the Foundation has granted nearly $70 million to nearly 130 community partners.
The Children’s Foundation remains dedicated to its mission of supporting the health and wellness of children and families. As The Children’s Foundation continues to expand its reach into the state of Michigan and beyond, this new round of grantees includes relationships with 12 new grantees including: Autism Speaks, Caleb’s Kids, City Year Detroit, Covenant House Detroit, Inclusively Fit, Life Remodeled, Living & Learning Enrichment Center, Mariners Inn, Norwayne Boxing Gym, Sloan Museum and Longway, Planetarium, Ten Sixteen Recovery Network and The Saturday Scholar.
“As the leader in health and wellness focused on children, young adults and families, our continued growth allows us to make an even larger impact,” stated Lawrence J. Burns, President & CEO of The Children’s Foundation. “With each grant cycle, we are able to provide more resources to organizations that have constructive ways to better the lives of our community.”
In 2021, the Foundation has awarded approximately $5.9 million in funding to support and serve children and families. Current areas of focus include mental health, injury prevention, abuse and neglect, oncology and cardiology research, and wellness and nutrition.
Through funding and advocacy dedicated to three core pillars – Community Benefit, Pediatric Research and Medical Education – The Children’s Foundation enables researchers and community organizations to identify and implement innovations capable of advancing children’s health.
For more information on The Children’s Foundation and how you can donate visit YourChildrensFoundation.org.
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About The Children’s Foundation:
The Children’s Foundation, an independent community foundation for children, is the largest funder dedicated solely to advancing the health and wellness of children in the state of Michigan and beyond. Through fundraising, grant-making and advocacy The Children’s Foundation enables researchers and community organizations to identify and implement innovations capable of advancing children’s health and wellness. Since 2011, the Foundation has distributed more than 68 million dollars in grant funding to more than 130 partners throughout the state. Current initiatives of The Children’s Foundation include Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, The Jamie Daniels Foundation and the Paul W. Smith Charities. Current areas of focus for the Foundation include mental health, nutritional wellness, abuse and neglect, oncology and cardiology research and injury prevention. Learn more at www.YourChildrensFoundation.org.
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