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nailba charitable foundation THANK YOU TO THE COMMITTEE that worked so hard to select them, and to our members and corporate partners, who, as sponsors and donors, make it possible to do what we do. ization. Grant funds will allow the program to be expanded to include the NICU and Burn units, where children are recognized and rewarded for their courage in the face of painful treatments. Amos House, Providence, RI, sponsored by Jason Lea, Brokers Services Marketing Group, was awarded a $10,000 grant to support their Family Success Network. This grant will support their efforts to provide hospitality and direct services to homeless families, providing a safe and stable environment, allowing parents and children to learn what it means to be a healthy and stable family unit. Child Help Children's Advocacy Center of East Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, sponsored by John Felton IV, Tennessee Brokerage Agency, was awarded a $10,000 grant to support their Transformation of Child Advocacy Center. Grant funds will be used to cover costs to convert existing space into a more welcoming and therapeutic space for treatment of children who are victims of abuse and who require mental health treatment. Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments, St. Louis, MO, sponsored by Alan Protzel, The Marketing Alliance, was awarded a $10,000 grant to support their Early Intervention Services program. The Center provides services for children from birth or ini- 30 perspectives OCTOBER 2016 tial diagnosis through high school graduation. Grant funds will allow the Center to expand their outreach to infants and toddlers and their families, providing early intervention and improved outcomes. Hooves to Heal, Marengo, IL, sponsored by Steve Busam, America's 1st Financial, was awarded a $10,000 grant to support their Work with Me Program. Hooves to Heal provides therapeutic riding for individuals with special needs. Program funds will provide additional job and life skills training for children affected by autism and other learning disabilities, as well as military members who have physical and other issues after their return from military service. Simon's Fund, Lafayette Hill, PA, sponsored by David Barrist, Barrist Insurance Group, was awarded a $10,000 grant to support their program that provides heart health screening for 2,000 at-risk children shown to be most at risk of heart conditions that lead to sudden death. Reach-A-Child, Madison, WI, sponsored by Dawn Nelson, MVP Financial Services, was awarded a $6,000 grant to support their REACH BAGS program for the Madison Fire Department. This program distributes books and drawstring backpacks to first responders (police, fire, EMT, etc.) to give to children in crisis they encounter to help the children cope with the distress of an emergency situation. The Arc of San Diego, San Diego, CA, sponsored by Melanie Carter, ExamOne, was awarded a $5,000 grant to support their Camp-A-Little program. Grant funds will provide camp equipment and scholarships for this program dedicated to providing a camp experience to disabled children who would not otherwise be able to attend. Songs of Love Foundation, Forest Hills, NY, sponsored by Mike Smith, CPS Horizon, was awarded a $5,000 grant to support their 100 Songs of Love. Grant funds will cover the costs associated with the production of personalized songs for seriously ill children nationwide. Children's Cancer Network, Chandler, AZ, sponsored by Dave Chittenden, The Chittenden's, was awarded a $3,200 grant to support their All Star Sibling Swag Bags program. Children's Cancer Network provides support and services to children and families battling childhood cancer. Grant funds will provide "swag bags" to help healthy siblings cope with the situation of having a seriously ill brother or sister. I think you'd agree that all of these programs fit well within the stated mission of the NAILBA Charitable Foundation-these are all organizations "with great purpose and little economic resources that serve to enhance the quality of life for those less fortunate, with a special emphasis on children." Thank you to the Committee that worked so hard to select them, and to our members and corporate partners, who, as sponsors and donors, make it possible to do what we do.

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