2011 FOCUS Awards
2011 FOCUS Grants Totaled $3,000 for The Town of Lansing
The following organizations were awarded:
| Organization | Project Name and Description | Award Amount |
| Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service |
Teen Messaging Project - for the development of new suicide prevention classroom materials to use in the middle and high schools of Lansing. The new materials will be developed by working with a group of high school students, and will include videotaped role plays, posters, and a campaign for new media such as Facebook or viral text messaging. |
$550 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County - 4H |
High School Helpers - a youth employment program for Lansing students which teaches job-readiness skills and provides paid employment for first-time job seekers. |
$550 |
| Lansing Community Council | Park Trail Development - the goal is to develop about 4 miles of trails covering most of the perimeter of the land (across from the Lansing Town Hall) with spur paths leading into shaded wooded areas. | $1,900 |
The Park Foundation has generously funded YAP & FOCUS Programs over the past decade. This support has made it possible for local youth to be inspired and engaged in building a stronger community.
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