2008 Grants by Funding Area
A Better Tomorrow - $20,000
Program: Life Skills Development
In-school Life Skills Development and Mentoring for troubled youth will be provided in Washington Alternative, Brainerd High and Howard High Schools . Life coaches will implement questionnaires and troubled areas will be clearly identified and discussed. Actions will be taken and goals set to remove any obstacles that hinder students from having a better tomorrow.
www.abettertomorrowinc.org
Episcopal Metropolitan Ministries - $13,500
Program: Supportive Services Project
The Supportive Services Project provides those at risk of becoming homeless rapid access to mainstream resources that can promote their stability. Collaborating with other local agencies, EMM will offer a centralized location where clients are assisted with the application and screening processes necessary to successful enrollment in support programs.
www.metroministry.org/about.html
Ooltewah Elementary School - $20,000
Program: Project W.R.I.T.E.
The faculties of Battle Academy , Normal Park Museum Magnet, and Ooltewah Elementary schools will work collaboratively with staff developers from Teachers College Reading and Writing Project ( Columbia University ) in a summer institute that focuses on the central role of curriculum development and planning in the teaching of writing.
www.hcde.org
Orange Grove Center - $19,280
Program: Neurological Music Therapy Program
Orange Grove Center , with community partners, will provide new research-based neurological therapies for residents of greater Chattanooga . Twenty-four OGC, UTC faculty/staff, and community agency members will initially be trained in Neurologic Music Therapy with three-day intensive training. Other local therapists/educators will be offered a one-day workshop.
www.orangegrovecenter.org/
Psychological Studies Institute - $15,000
Program: Parent Child Interaction Therapy Intervention and Prevention Team
The Community Counseling Center will staff and train a child abuse intervention and prevention team with two part-time masters level therapists to treat underserved high-risk families in Chattanooga with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an early child abuse prevention model demonstrated by outcome studies to be three times more effective than other forms of therapy.
www.psy.edu
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - $4,610
Program: Hamilton County Textbook Recording
Grant funding will be used to record textbooks being utilized in Hamilton County schools by students with print disabilities. RFB&D is the only non-profit organization that provides recorded textbooks. The funding will cover the cost of recording 10 of the needed textbooks.
www.rfbd.org
St. Andrew's Center - $17,230
Program: Passages
Passages will enable 40 Latino/Latina students from the Eastside Elementary School to explore holidays and customs from their native country and the United States of America . The six-week summer program will encompass literacy and math enrichment, cooking traditional holiday foods, participating in traditional arts, and field trips to explore the Chattanooga area traditions.
www.St-Andrewscenter.org
Tennessee Respite Coalition - $5,000
Program: Chattanooga Volunteer Respite Program
The project is an expansion of the current volunteer respite program. The goal is to expand services to a greater population. Volunteers at UTC are typically interested in working with youth, as a lifespan service provider, TRC is seeking volunteers to serve clients in other populations as well.
www.tnrespite.org
UTC Center for Community Career Education
Program: Paving a Pathway to College for Elementary Students
Youth University : a summer outreach program providing enrichment opportunities and early orientation to college for elementary-aged students whose families can afford the program fee. UTC deeply wishes to extend the benefits of YU to lower-income families. With support from CFGC, UTC will initiate scholarships to pave a pathway to college for deserving youth.
www.utc.edu
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation (WTCI-TV 45)
Program: Ready to Learn
The Ready to Learn initiative helps learning happen at home, at school, in child care, and in the community. WTCI's Ready to Learn initiative uses engaging television, books, and easy-to-use learning resources for kids, parents, caregivers, and teachers--all with the goal of helping children ages 2 to 8 enter school ready to learn.
www.wtcitv.org
Capital Expenditures
Chattanooga Track Club - $10,000
Project: ChampionChip Timing System
The funding will allow the purchase of a running event chip-timing system. This is a proven, efficient, and technologically-advanced system that is becoming the norm at most quality running/walking events. This system will assist with the 10 CTC races that raise over $30,000 for charities and the numerous other races that are supported indirectly. It will also generate revenue to support CTC's mission.
www.chattanoogatrackclub.org
Normal Park Museum Magnet Fund - $20,000
Project: Success in Education and Community Revitalization
In August 2008, Normal Park will open two campuses to serve Pre-K through 8th grade students. One of these campuses--the current Chattanooga Middle building--is in dire need of renovation. The proposed project entails renovating the building to create an innovative learning environment and further revitalize the North Chattanooga community.
www.normalparkmuseummagnet.com/
Pavilion Grid & Project Fund - $15,000
Project: Pavilion Grid and Art Project
Grant funds will be used to fabricate a unique piece of functional art for the new concert grid at the First Tennessee Pavilion. Already donated by sculptor John Henry, it's valued at $330,000. The centerpiece of every event held there, it will ultimately increase demand for the venue and economic development in the south quarter due to increased activity.
Wally's Friends - $10,000
Project: Expansion, New Dimensions
Having experienced immense success in one year by altering over 6,000 animals, Wally's Friends finds it imperative to expand within the same leased space. The project will double the number of animals altered. Expanded walls, simple additional plumbing, as well as additional surgical equipment are necessary to achieve the goal.
www.wallysfriends.com
