2010 T. Merrell Shipherd Flexible Fund Awards
T. Merrell Shipherd Flexible Fund 2010 Grant Awards totaled $66,650
This year UWTCs Fund Distribution and Evaluation volunteers received eighteen requests totaling $175,000. Each funded program must have measurable objectives and outcomes and be designed to have a demonstrated impact, which will enhance the quality of life for individuals and families. The funded programs help to advance the common good in our community through Education, Income, and Health.
The following organizations were awarded:
| Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc. | Tompkins County Home Repair Program | $2,500 |
| Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes | Supporting the Adult Loved Ones of People with Cancer Program |
$2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga | Immigrant Services Program | $6,000 |
| Challenge Industries, Inc. |
1 + 1 + 3: Expanding Impact through Collaboration Program | $3,000 |
| Child Development Council |
Merger Integration Project | $5,000 |
| Family and Children's Service of Ithaca |
Serving our Community Program | $5,000 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc. | Teen Friday Late Night Program | $12,000 |
| Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County Inc. |
2-1-1 Tompkins/ Information and Referral/ AFCU VITA Programs | $7,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County Inc. | Free Meal Program | $870 |
| Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County |
Peer Partners Program | $5,000 |
| Tompkins Community Action, Inc. |
JobsBuild Program | $3,280 |
| Tompkins Learning Partners, Inc. |
Adult Literacy (Citizenship Preparation) Program | $2,500 |
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Women's Opportunity Center |
Targeted Job Development Program | $12,000 |
Working with others United Way of Tompkins County will build an organization that…
- Supports individuals in their efforts to live self-sufficient, productive lives,
- Connects families with their communities,
- Encourages diverse agencies and communities to engage each other to achieve mutual goals,
- Models and expects fairness, dignity, and respect.
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