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Bucks Beautiful grants available for community gardens

April 9, 2012 By

Bucks Beautiful is accepting grant applications, for the development of new community gardens.

Bucks Beautiful is designed to promote and extend the development of distinctive gardens to beautify the region. The garden grant program is designed to extend the Bucks Beautiful mission by encouraging individuals, non-profit organizations, schools and garden clubs to host community gardens on view to the public on public grounds.

Gardens may not be located behind a building or in a courtyard, and must be viewable from a road. The goal is to beautify the county with annuals and perennials that continue to show throughout the growing season. Typical garden locations are roadside patches, public streets or town squares; private residences do not qualify.

The grant award is a 50/50 cash match, up to a maximum of $2,000 per host each year. The grant is for the purchase of annuals, perennials, flowering ornamentals and mulch; in kind services or labor do not qualify.

Grant applications must be submitted by May 1, 2012. The application must be completed, including the donation certification and authorization to install the garden. A budget, maintenance plan, garden description, garden design, and specific materials required should be included with the application.

The grant application form may be obtained by contacting Bucks Beautiful at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, 215-348-3913 ext. 114 or email debbie@centralbuckschamber.com.

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J. R. Albert Foundation grant supports food and nutrition education program for underserved children and families

March 19, 2012 By

YWCA Bucks County recently received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from The J. R. Albert Foundation, Inc. in support of the YWCA’s Healthy Food for Healthy Living Program.

Specifically, the grant will be used to fund a hands-on and highly interactive initiative that provides quality and nutritious food to low-income children and families whose inadequate diets often lead to health risks.

In addition to providing food, the YWCA Healthy Food for Healthy Living Program delivers ongoing education on the importance of preparing and eating the right foods in order for young and old alike to build healthy lifestyles. 

“We are very proud to have The J. R. Albert Foundation as a partner in the delivery of our Healthy Food for Healthy Living Program,” said Catherine M. Behrmann, chief operating officer of YWCA Bucks County.

“The Foundation’s contribution is a vital link in our ability to provide essential services for those with tangible needs in our community, and we hope we can continue this partnership as we strive to take on even greater challenges in the future.”

The J. R. Albert Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 in Kansas City, Missouri, which makes grants in the United States to support health and nutrition.

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NHS’ Family & Consumer Science Department receives Consumer Wellness Center’s Nutrition Grant for third consecutive year

March 10, 2012 By

The Family & Consumer Science Department’s Nutrition Program at Neshaminy High School received the Consumer Wellness Center’s Nutrition Grant for the third year in a row.

Only one $2000 grant was funded for the 2011-2012 school year from applicants all over the country. NHS was selected once again because of the excellent and thorough reporting in previous years that contributed to the on-line CWC Natural Newsletter.

Teacher Kelly Macauley applied for the grant funding to purchase food for the Family and Consumer Science Department’s Nutrition courses at the high school. Part of this classroom experience is focused on providing opportunities for nutrition students to prepare and sample a variety of healthful food choices. Students recognize that the preparation of healthful food alternatives is enjoyable, simple, tastes delicious, and promotes good health and longevity.

The Family and Consumer Science Department’s goal is to encourage a behavioral change in student eating habits outside of the classroom that will hopefully be shared with their families.

The Consumer Wellness Center is a non-profit organization, based in Tucson, Arizona. The CWC supports educational programs that empower our youth to seek information on wellness issues such as disease prevention, nutrition, peak mental and physical health and natural health modalities. 

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Morrisville School District awarded new federal grant

March 5, 2012 By

The Morrisville School District was awarded nearly $1.5 million in federal funding for its successful program – the 21st Century Community Learning Centers – now in its eighth year. In making the announcement last month, Morrisville School Superintendent William Ferrara said the grant provides $499,198 in the first year, and $499,200 in the second and third years.

The recent award is referred to as a Cohort 6 grant that will fund programs for elementary school students. Cohort 6 after-school programs began on February 1st. 

At this time, the Morrisville School District’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers is working with a Cohort 5 second year grant of $499,133 and $499,133 in the third year. Cohort 5 funding targets middle and high school level students.

The federal grant program comes to Morrisville through the state Department of Education.

Programming for Morrisville High School’s 21st Century Learning Centers includes extended after-school hours, college preparation and cultural arts activities. Each Learning Center offers a wide-range of clubs and activities to support and enhance student learning and development. Among the activities are academic enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, music, arts, sports and community service opportunities.

“Our students have benefitted by the amount of time they spend in the enrichment programs provided by 21st Century Community Learning Centers,” said Superintendent Ferrara. “These activities have contributed to growth in academic performance and a reduction in negative behaviors.”

Darletta Berry-Johnson, 21st Century program director noted, “The district, in partnership with the Ivins Outreach Center, received additional funding to support initiatives targeted to a population that has not been engaged in existing programs.”

“This organization will continue to work together to support academic success, positive youth development, prevention education and life skills and to provide students and families in Morrisville with the opportunity to be a part of a supportive environment that allows them to develop appropriate social and academic skills.”

As many as 1,000 students take part in the MSD 21st CCLC program each year.

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Community Conservatory Receives Grant from First Niagara

January 3, 2012 By
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The Community Conservatory receives a grant award of $5,000 from First Niagara for Arts for Seniors, a program that provides free concerts and participatory arts programming for senior citizens. 

Conservatory Executive Director Chris Dwyer expressed his thanks saying, “We deeply appreciate the generous support we have received from First Niagara.  Arts for Seniors is a key part of our efforts to make the arts accessible to everyone regardless of age, ability or circumstance in life.  First Niagara has become a significant partner in helping us bring this important programming to the community.”

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YWCA Bucks receives grant to provide healthy food to the underserved

November 30, 2011 By

YWCA Bucks County has received an $8,000 grant from the Bucks County Foundation in Doylestown in support of its YWCA “Healthy Food for Healthy Living Program.”  Healthy Food for Healthy Living is dedicated to providing healthy and nutritious foods to underserved youth and families in Bucks County.

Catherine M. Behrmann, acting chief executive officer of YWCA Bucks County, said the funds will support the provision of nutritious, high quality foods for young, at-risk children participating in YWCA academic enrichment programs as well as for diverse, underserved families that access food pantries at YWCA Family Centers located in low-income apartment complexes in Bucks County.

“We recognize that meeting the basic needs of residents of Bucks County has become the cornerstone of the Bucks County Foundation’s mission and a mainstay of its philanthropic interests, and for that reason we are especially grateful for this grant and the Foundation’s belief in what we do to build better lives for the residents of Bucks County,” said Catherine.

“Valuable partnerships like the one we have with the Bucks County Foundation are so essential to the YWCA’s efforts to meet the ever-increasing needs of those in our County who are struggling at many levels. We are so deeply appreciative of this support.”

For more information about YWCA Bucks County and its many programs and services to help the underserved visit www.ywcabucks.org.

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Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Grant Application Deadline Extended

October 17, 2011 By

Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) would like to inform volunteer fire companies and ambulance services that the deadline to apply for the 2011 Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (VFCVASGP) has been extended to Nov. 4.
 
The original grant deadline has been extended two weeks to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, due to the extensive flooding that has affected many residents statewide.
 
The grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction.  The maximum grant amount is $15,000 for volunteer fire companies and $10,000 for volunteer ambulance services.  A total of $25 million will be awarded through the program.
 
Grants to eligible fire companies will be contingent on their agreeing to participate in and report information using the Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System (PennFIRS).
 
For more information, visit Petri’s website at RepPetri.com and click on “Fire and Ambulance Grants.”

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YWCA receives grant in support of underserved children

August 2, 2011 By

YWCA Bucks County, based in Trevose, recently received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from Foundations Community Partnership in Doylestown in support of academic enrichment and life skills programming at the YWCA Summer Camp at Fred J. Stackpole Elementary School in Warminster. Pictured at the check presentation are, from left, Kristin Chapin, director of YWCA Youth Services; Ronald T. Bernstein, executive director of Foundations Community Partnership; Catherine Behrmann, chief operating officer of YWCA Bucks County; and Ken Lynch, YWCA director of marketing, communications and resource development.

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St. Mary hosts historic groundbreaking ceremony for expanded Emergency Department and Trauma Center

August 2, 2011 By

At the groundbreaking ceremony, pictured from left are Frank Guarrieri, Chair, St. Mary Board of Directors; John Celentano, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Public Affairs and Philanthropy, Bristol-Myers Squibb; Sue Wert, Chair, St. Mary Foundation Board of Directors; Dr. Gary Zimmer, Chair, St. Mary Emergency Medicine; Dr. Anil Deshpande; Monsignor Michael Picard; Greg Wozniak; St. Mary President and CEO; Audrey Jadczak, St. Mary Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive; Bart Miller, St. Mary Director of Plant Operations; and Dr. Raymond Talucci, St. Mary Director of Trauma Services.

by June Portnoy

St. Mary Medical Center broke ground on July 7th for a $22 million expansion and redesign of its Emergency Department and Trauma Center that will transform the way emergency care is provided to the community.

“The Emergency Department was originally designed to accommodate 50,000 patients a year,” said Gary Zimmer, Chairman of the Department of ER Medicine.  “This past year, we treated about 67,000 patients. As we’ve grown, we’ve exceeded capacity. The projected growth is as much as 100,000 patients in the next five to 10 years.”

The expansion and redesign will provide the ability for the hospital to care for this increased volume of patients.  In addition, the expansion will increase the number of adult ER beds from 38 to 58 and the number of pediatric beds from eight to 11.  Also, the redesign will provide the maximum workflow from start to finish to get patients in front of the providers more quickly.

“With more space comes better efficiency, less wait time and less treatment time,” said Audrey Jadczak, Vice President of Patient Services and Chief of Nursing Officers.  “People come here to see a doctor and get answers. This new space will help provide quicker more immediate responses from doctors and faster test results.”

“This is an exciting day for St. Mary and for our community,” said Greg Wozniak, President and CEO of St. Mary and one of the featured speakers at the official groundbreaking ceremony.  “It is St. Mary’s goal to meet the healthcare needs of our community, now and in the future.”

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Santarsiero presents $2 million state grant for Lower Makefield projects

August 2, 2011 By

State Rep. Steven J. Santarsiero, D-Bucks, recently announced that he was successful in securing a $2 million state grant for two township projects.

The grant, secured through the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, allocates $1 million for constructing new baseball fields at Samost tract, field renovations at the Stoddard complex, improvements at facilities located in Community Park and an all-inclusive playground at Memorial Park.

The grant also allocates $1 million for a community center.

Steven said the grant requires a dollar-for-dollar local match, of which $1 million is already secured for the fields as a portion of the purchase price for Samost tract.

The other $1 million local match for the community center could be satisfied with a portion of the purchase price already paid for Patterson Farm, if the community center were to be built there.

“I am very excited that we were able to secure this grant for Lower Makefield Township,” Steven said.  “I have been working for more than a year to secure this grant for our community.”

Steven offered suggestions to the board on moving the two projects forward.  He suggested that the township move ahead immediately on the construction of the fields and the playground so that there is clear progress by the ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy in September.

In addition, he suggested that the board direct the township Park and Recreation Board work with Lower Makefield seniors groups and others on coming up with a plan for the community center as soon as possible to allow the township to remain in compliance with the terms of the grant award.

 

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