| Organization Name |
|
Project Description |
|
Grant Amount |
| Kansas Academy of Family Physicians
Foundation |
|
To support efforts aimed at preventing initiation of
tobacco use. |
|
$25,000.00 |
| Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation |
|
To support the 2008 Kansas Mission of Mercy project. |
|
$25,000.00 |
| Kansas Association of Child Care Resource
and Referral Agencies |
|
To support a leadership development program for
child care providers. |
|
$25,000.00 |
| Wichita State University Foundation |
|
To implement a media plan designed to distribute the
results of a survey of young drivers and their parents, for the purpose of
reducing accident rates of teens. |
|
$25,000.00 |
| Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center
|
|
To support a coalition of museums and institutions
in providing 'Senior Wednesday' programs. |
|
$24,995.00 |
| Kansas State Research and Extension -
Atchison County |
|
To support student 'ambassadors' in promoting
healthy lifestyles in their schools and communities. |
|
$24,913.00 |
| Kansas Chapter American Academy of
Pediatrics |
|
To increase the use of a general developmental
screening tool as part of well-child care. |
|
$24,000.00 |
| Golden Belt Community Foundation |
|
To support a regional leadership training program. |
|
$23,890.00 |
| Kansas State University |
|
To support an educational program promoting proper
pharmacy waste disposal. |
|
$23,786.00 |
| ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter |
|
To support greater accessibility of clinic services
throughout the state. |
|
$23,450.00 |
| Wichita Indochinese Center |
|
To support English language classes for immigrants. |
|
$23,000.00 |
| Sedgwick County Zoological Society |
|
To support a service learning activity program at
the zoo for special needs and at-risk students. |
|
$21,550.00 |
| Fort Hays State University |
|
To expand a youth leadership program. |
|
$19,000.00 |
| Mirror |
|
To support youth service learning opportunities. |
|
$18,000.00 |
| Diversity Kansas |
|
To support a leadership training program for area
high school students. |
|
$17,075.00 |
| Mo Kan 20/20 Vision |
|
To provide for a high school student leadership
program. |
|
$15,510.00 |
| Van Go Mobile Arts |
|
To provide an enrichment opportunity for at-risk
youth. |
|
$15,500.00 |
| Lawrence Arts Center |
|
To provide arts programming to area preschools. |
|
$15,000.00 |
| Tri-Valley Developmental Services |
|
To provide equipment and supplies for a
horticultural therapy program. |
|
$13,000.00 |
| Wichita Top Children's Fund Charitable
Trust |
|
To support a community-based program targeting eight
to16-year-old African-American boys. |
|
$12,500.00 |
| CASA-Children Worth Saving |
|
To support recruitment and training of volunteers to
advocate on behalf of children who are abused or neglected. |
|
$11,797.00 |
| Mid-West Educational Center |
|
To provide educational and enriched opportunities
for low-income students attending an after-school program. |
|
$11,200.00 |
| USD 496 Pawnee Heights Schools |
|
To increase physical activity of students, and to
provide healthier school meals. |
|
$10,000.00 |
| American Red Cross - Wyandotte County
Chapter |
|
To teach preventative health issues to school-aged
youth. |
|
$10,000.00 |
| Heather's Camp Incorporated |
|
To provide scholarships for a summer camp adventure
for visually impaired youth. |
|
$8,832.31 |
| USD 379 Clay Center Community Middle
School |
|
To support the Friends of Rachel Clubs, which
promote a positive and healthy culture in the school. |
|
$7,750.00 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Topeka |
|
To provide scholarships for summer program for
children ages six to18. |
|
$7,200.00 |
| Osage County Council on Aging |
|
To increase the physical activity and fitness levels
of the elderly living in Osage County. |
|
$6,697.00 |
| Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas County |
|
To support the development of a statewide early
childhood mental health system. |
|
$5,000.00 |
| Hutchinson Community Foundation |
|
To support a youth leadership program for middle
school students. |
|
$4,600.00 |
| Kanza Fencing Club |
|
To introduce the sport of fencing to youth during
after-school hours. |
|
$3,500.00 |
| USD 503 Garfield Elementary School |
|
To support a before-school physical activity program
for elementary students. |
|
$3,240.40 |
| Kansas State Research and Extension -
Riley County |
|
To develop standards-based nutrition education kits
for teachers to use in their classrooms. |
|
$3,000.00 |
| State of Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority |
|
To provide training materials for people who work
with youth in the juvenile justice system. |
|
$3,000.00 |
| Bristol Hill United Methodist Church |
|
To support a pre-school and Mother's Day Out
program. |
|
$2,215.16 |
| Partnerships In Education |
|
To provide information to classroom teachers that
will assist them in teaching a unit on healthy lifestyles, healthy choices
and exercise. |
|
$2,000.00 |
| USD 266 Maize High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$1,000.00 |
| USD 501 Topeka West High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$1,000.00 |
| USD 323 Rock Creek |
|
To encourage students to increase their level of
physical activity |
|
$800.00 |
| USD 272 Waconda Lakeside High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$500.00 |
| USD 407 Russell High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$500.00 |
| USD 285 Cedar Vale High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$500.00 |
| USD 267 Renwick - Andale High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$500.00 |
| USD 267 Renwick - Garden Plain High School |
|
To support a drug/alcohol-free school celebration. |
|
$500.00 |
