2011 Grants — Enhancing the Lives of Children and Their Families

Support for an initiative to expand the capacity of a high-quality child development program through repurposed space within the neighborhood community center.

Support for multidisciplinary team training in the investigation of child sexual assault.

Support for the establishment of an Early Education Scholarship Fund, a community-wide initiative to improve access to high-quality early education for at-risk preschoolers in preparation for kindergarten entry.

Support for the Family Literacy program in collaboration with the Schools of Hope program within Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Support to meet a challenge grant to engage economically disadvantaged 3-year-old children in high-quality preschool in partnership with the local Great Start Collaborative.

Funding for the Holland-centered, community-led early care and education initiative designed to better prepare young children for school entry.

Support for the Read to Me parent/child education program.

Support for the Food 4 Kids Backpack program that provides nutritional meals for economically disadvantaged children over the weekends and summer recess.

Support for the Little Pine Island Cabin and Rope Challenge Course capital campaign.

Support for the Hope Academy of West Michigan, a pre-K to 12 charter school for the academic preparation of underserved preschool children and improved outcomes for at-risk elementary and high school students.