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Follow on Google News | The Bolger Foundation Announces Spring 2022 Grant RecipientsFive Nonprofit Organizations Receive a Total of $322,750 in Funding
By: The Bolger Foundation Dawn Treader Christian School of Paterson, NJ, received $125,000. The money will go towards replacing the fourth floor windows of their historic building. The school is located in the former Rosen Mill, built in the late 1800s. The fourth floor houses the school's gymnasium, which is also used by various community sports programs. Lincoln Cooperative Preschool in Lincoln, VT, received $40,000 to fund expansion of their existing facility. This will enable them to enroll more children, thereby helping to meet local families' growing need for high-quality, affordable, full-day preschool. Push to Walk (Oakland, NJ) received $12,750 for the purchase of a PhysioGait Dynamic & Static Unweighting System. Push to Walk is dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis to optimize their quality of life. The PhysioGait will allow Push to Walk's clients to engage in walking and standing exercises regardless of their level of impairment. A previous Bolger Foundation grantee, Ridgewood YMCA of Ridgewood, NJ, received $100,000 to invest in renovating and expanding Camp Bernie's infrastructure. For 65 years, the Y's Camp Bernie has provided a haven for youngsters of all backgrounds, belief systems, incomes, and orientations. The camp currently serves more than 12,000 children each year. The YMCA's goal is to serve 20,000 campers annually by 2024. The fifth Bolger Foundation beneficiary is The Hermitage. A National Historic Landmark located in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, this Dutch-American/ "The Bolger Foundation is excited to award our first round of grants under our new funding process," said J.T. Bolger, president of the foundation. "The number and quality of submissions were impressive. "It is rewarding to help so many organizations, thus enabling them to improve their communities," The Bolger Foundation's mission is to inspire individuals and support charitable organizations, empowering them to better serve their community and the world. Fall 2022 grant applications will be accepted from June 1 through September 1. For more information, including Grant Guidelines, FAQs, and an online application form, please go to https://TheBolgerFoundation.org. End
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