United Way Announces Special Needs Grants
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Valley United Way's Board of Directors is pleased to announce approximately $21,000 in Special Needs grants for local nonprofit agencies. Eleven separate programs are receiving funds through this year's program. Special Needs grants are made on an annual basis for new programs or special needs not covered through an agency's annual budget. Funds for the program come from dollars specifically donated by donors for special needs issues in the community.
The programs this year range from health and safety programs for children to programs to safely collect outdated and unused drug prescriptions. Youth and family programs are well represented through before and after school programs, day care supplies, positive parenting workshops and learning fairs.
This year's recipients and their program are:
| Agency | Program Name | Amount |
| Ansonia Community Action | Before and After School Program | 1,500.00 |
| Birmingham Group/Umbrella | CHERISH | 1,000.00 |
| Birmingham Group/Umbrella | VSAAC's Educational Speaker Presentation | 1,000.00 |
| Birmingham Group/Umbrella | VSAAC's Medication Disposal Box Project - Take Back | 600.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Digital Arts | 2,773.00 |
| Discovery - Early Childhood | Valley Early Childhood Task Force Play and Learn Fair | 3,070.29 |
| Julia Day Nursery | Kindergarten Readiness through Center-based Learning Equipment & Materials | 1,500.00 |
| Parent Child Resource Center | Positive Parenting Program | 4,704.00 |
| TEAM, Inc | TEAM Early Education – Good Guys / Fatherhood Initiative | 2,800.00 |
| The Salvation Army | Back-To-School Supplies Distribution and Fun Fest | 260.66 |
| Valley Parish Nurse Program | Health & Safety Programs for Children | 1,719.03 |
