2021 Grant Recipient:
Award:
$11,000
Program/Project: Build A Bed
Details:
The Build a Bed project will serve elementary children who lack sufficient bedding due to impoverishment. Kentucky Wesleyan College fosters a liberal arts education that nourishes and prepares students intellectually, spiritually, and physically to achieve success in life. Through the Campus Ministries department, KWC offers a plethora of volunteer opportunities for students to impact the Greater Owensboro Community and beyond by striving to “serve, love and relate” to each person effected the program.
2020 Grant Recipient:
Award:
$10,800
Program/Project: Autism Sensory Room for Therapeutic Safety & Comfort
Details:
In 2020, 108 NextGen ladies awarded a $10,800 grant to Puzzle Pieces. This project provides a safe environment for autism clients through specially designed sensory equipment and curriculum; which will also promote cognitive development, language and fine/gross motor skills. Puzzle Pieces mission is to equip those with a disability with individualized skills that enable them to become productive citizens. Puzzle Pieces believes in providing individuals with disabilities access to the community and a community center to socially engage with peers while meeting their goals.
2019 Grant Recipient:
Award:
$13,000
Program/Project: “NextGen Donor Beds”
Details:
In 2019, 130 young ladies joined IMPACT 100 NextGen and granted $13,000 to Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center. This grant purchased seven (7) stationary donor beds for the Owensboro donor center. WKRBC mission is to provide the much needed and most safe blood products and related services to our region.
2018 Grant Recipient:
Award:
$10,200
Program/Project: “Child Trauma Treatment Through Play Program”
Details:
OASIS was awarded the 2018 IMPACT 100 Next Generation grant of $10,200. This grant purchased & installed a new playground & bench inside the playground area at OASIS. This space is also be used by counselors for play therapy for children with PTSD & work with the mothers outside, along with the children. OASIS is committed to providing shelter, advocacy, and services to victims of domestic violence and their families.
2017 Grant Recipient:
Award:
$3,500
Program/Project: “Children’s Grief and Healing Program”
Details:
In NextGen’s inaugural year, founding members awarded their first grant for $3,500 to Hospice of Western Kentucky. The program provides children who are grieving the death of a loved one with a teddy bear and book about dealing with loss. Hospice serves people of all ages living at the end of life and their families.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Kentucky
Project: Children’s Grief & Healing: Caring Bears Book Series
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Project: Build A Bed