The Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants More Than $144,000 in Q2 2016
August 30 2016 - 11:14AM
Business Wire
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced today the award of
$144,093 in grants for the second quarter of 2016. The 17 grants
will help organizations in 12 states that focus on healthy
lifestyles, youth development and special needs.
“From hitting the bulls eye during archery to feeling the summer
heat during a tennis lesson to learning about anti-bullying
practices, it’s important kids everywhere have these
opportunities,” said Marty Posch, Finish Line Youth Foundation
president. “We value partnerships that provide these experiences
for kids.”
Finish Line stores nationwide are hosting a back-to-school drive
through September 5 dedicated to giving kids in our communities an
active and healthy future.
The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports qualified non-profit
organizations that provide community-based access to athletics for
children and camps that provide services to those who are
disadvantaged or disabled.
The deadline to submit grant applications online for this
quarter is September 30, 2016.
LEGACY GRANTS:
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (Detroit) – $73,500 for the
Finish Line for Youth Riding Stables barn renovation at Camp
Ohiyesa serving 3,000 youth.
CAMPS:
Beat the Streets Wrestling (New York, N.Y.) – $5,000 to
support summer wrestling camp for 250 at-risk youth.
Camping Unlimited (Boulder Creek, CA) – $1,118 for an
outdoor camp archery program for 200 youth with special needs.
Equitas Health (Columbus, Ohio) – $5,000 for Camp Sunrise
for 100 children ages 6 to 17 affected by HIV/AIDS.
Jameson Camp (Indianapolis) – $5,000 to support
residential summer camp for 450 at-risk and disadvantaged
youth.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (Dallas) – $5,000 for MDA
summer camp for 107 children with muscular dystrophy.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES:
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia)
– $5,000 for Cadence Youth Cycling program for 100 underserved
youth.
Camp Joy Foundation (Clarksville, Ohio) – $5,000 to
support camp programs for 4,000 low-income and at-risk youth.
Down Syndrome Indiana (Indianapolis) – $1,000 for tennis
lessons for 55 down syndrome youth.
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois (Springfield, Ill.)
– $5,000 for an after school fitness program for 1,300 8-13 year
old girls.
Junior Blind of America (Los Angeles) – $5,000 to support
Champions for Life recreation and sports program for 482 blind and
visually impaired children.
Our Military Kids (McLean, Va.) – $5,000 for “One Child
at a Time” athletic program serving 4,000 youth whose parents are
in the military.
P.F. Bresee Foundation (Los Angeles) – $5,000 for Bresee
Youth Athletics for 500 at-risk youth. Sycamore Lane Therapeutic
Riding Center (Oregon City, Ore.) – $3,500 for equine-assisted
activities and therapies for 50 children with physical and mental
disabilities.
The CT Institute for the Blind (Hartford, Conn.) – $4,975
for Goal Ball sports and fitness program training to serve 560
youth.
The Grand Strand Miracle League (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) –
$5,000 to support 2016-2017 Team Sports for Special Kids program
serving 500 mentally and physically handicapped youth.
U Make A Difference Foundation (Fishers, Ind.) – $5,000
for leadership and anti-bullying summit impacting 3,000 youth.
About The Finish Line Youth
Foundation
The Finish Line Youth Foundation strives to make a difference in
the lives of youth in the communities where employees and customers
live, work and play. The Youth Foundation funds non-profit
organizations that provide opportunities for kids to participate in
community-based youth athletic programs and camps that emphasize
active lifestyles, especially programs that serve disadvantaged and
special needs kids. For more information about the Youth
Foundation, please visit our website and watch the “Kids Are
Awesome” video. Follow Finish Line Youth Foundation on Twitter at
Twitter.com/FinishLineYF as well as on Instagram at
Instagram.com/FinishLineYF and “like” the Youth Foundation on
Facebook at Facebook.com/FinishLineYouthFoundation.
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