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Borough Park

Ohr HaLimud-The Multi-Sensory Learning Center

Description:
Support for a full day transitional education program for girls ages 7-14 who have dyslexia and have not recieved adequate services from their neighborhood schools. They use the proven Orton-Gilliinham teaching model.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Flatbush
Neighborhoods Served: Kensington
Population Served:
Ages Served: Children (5-12)
Ages Served: Youth (12-18)
Ages Served: Young Adults (18-24)
Fund: Education and Youth Achievement Fund

Manhattan New Music Project

Description:
Arts in ed / professional development programs serving special needs students in 5 District 75 Bklyn schools. Thru teacher trainings and in-school support, MNMP helps teachers use the arts as a way to improve students' academic & socialization skills.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Coney Island
Neighborhoods Served: Gowanus
Population Served:
Ages Served: Elementary School Students
Ages Served: Middle School Students
Ages Served: High School Students
Fund: Caring Neighbors Fund

Guardians of the Sick

Description:
Support for Family Crisis Intervention programs to stabilize families suffering from abuse and neglect.
Grant Amount: $15,000
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Flatbush
Neighborhoods Served: Kensington
Neighborhoods Served: Williamsburg
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages
Fund: Caring Neighbors Fund

Guardians of the Sick

Description:
Medical Relief Program (financial assistance for direct medical costs) and Camp Scholarships for at-risk youth from this Boro Park organization providing staff and volunteer services addressing human service needs of families in crisis.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bay Ridge
Neighborhoods Served: Bensonhurst
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Coney Island
Neighborhoods Served: Flatbush
Neighborhoods Served: Kensington
Neighborhoods Served: Williamsburg
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages
Fund: Caring Neighbors Fund

Chai Lifeline

Description:
Support allows CL, which provides services to young cancer patients and their families, to buy and maintain a fuel-efficient 14-passenger van to transport seriously ill children and their caregivers to medical appointments in Manhattan.
Grant Amount: $18,000
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Crown Heights
Neighborhoods Served: Flatbush
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages
Fund: Caring Neighbors Fund

Bnai Raphael Chesed Organization

Description:
GOS for Midwood Kosher food pantry with broad distribution to individuals and community groups that also distribute food; funds will also allow CRE to assess internal capacity as first step toward ensuring the organization's long term sustainability and growth.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Neighborhoods Served: Bay Ridge
Neighborhoods Served: Borough Park
Neighborhoods Served: Canarsie
Neighborhoods Served: Coney Island
Neighborhoods Served: Crown Heights
Neighborhoods Served: East Flatbush
Neighborhoods Served: East New York
Neighborhoods Served: East Williamsburg
Neighborhoods Served: Flatbush
Neighborhoods Served: Fort Hamilton
Neighborhoods Served: Georgetown
Neighborhoods Served: Kensington
Neighborhoods Served: Manhattan Beach
Neighborhoods Served: Midwood
Neighborhoods Served: Mill Basin
Neighborhoods Served: Sheepshead Bay
Neighborhoods Served: Williamsburg
Population Served:
Ages Served: All Ages
Fund: Caring Neighbors Fund

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