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.
Girls Inc.
Project: Teen Impact Room
Puzzle Pieces
Project: Sensory Solutions Impacting the Area’s Autism Population
Sunrise Children’s Services
Project: Autism Sensory Room for Therapeutic Safety & Comfort