Orange Effect Foundation Awards Speech Grants for Second Quarter 2023

CLEVELAND - June 15, 2023 - PRLog -- CLEVELAND, OH – The Orange Effect Foundation recently awarded $43,254 to 21 children and young adults across the United States with speech disorders. This quarter's grants were awarded after a thorough review process by dedicated members of the Orange Effect Board of Directors.

"Every child deserves the opportunity to find their voice, to express themselves, and to be understood." said Jacqueline Columbro, Orange Effect Foundation Board Member. "By granting funds for speech therapy, summer speech camps, and speech devices, we help empower children with speech disorders to overcome their challenges and unlock their full potential."

Second quarter 2023 grants were awarded by the Orange Effect Foundation to fund speech therapy, a week at speech camp, or to purchase speech devices. The Orange Effect Foundation's grants are drawn from the generous support of the community, including participants in, and donors of, the 100 Holes of Golf Marathon and the OEF Golf for Autism.

With this quarter's grants, the Orange Effect Foundation has funded 372 children in 37 states. Grants have purchased 95 speech devices and more than 7,000 hours of speech therapy. The next deadline to submit a grant application is August 1, 2023. Information about the application process and upcoming events can all be found at www.theorangeeffect.org.

About the Orange Effect Foundation
The foundation, while officially formed in 2014, actually began back in 2001, when the founders' son was born with autism. Early intervention helped him to become a heartwarming and independent young man. The Pulizzi family wanted to give back by empowering other children with the therapy and tools they need to communicate effectively.