Bryan Area Foundation Grants Given
Since its founding in 1969, the Bryan Area Foundation and affiliate Foundations have issued over $11.2 million in grants to a wide spectrum of community-based projects and programs. These encompass recreation, education, athletics, cultural activities, youth and senior citizen programs.
Wesley United Methodist Church ($9,148)
Wesley United Methodist Church was awarded a grant of $9,148 to establish the Northwest Plains Freedom School. This program is a six-week summer literacy retention program for elementary students designed to prevent summer learning loss. The program provides an integrated reading curriculum with enrichment opportunities and field trips to broaden the student’s perspective and experiences.
Sauder Village ($25,000)
Sauder Village was given a grant of $25,000 for Phase II of their 1920s Main Street Community project. This project will recreate an authentic 1920s streetscape with key businesses typical of Northwest Ohio during that era and will serve as a permanent educational resource that will benefit generations to come.
Williams County Habitat for Humanity ($20,000)
A grant of $20,000 was given to the Williams County Habitat for Humanity for their 2019 Build. This program addresses the need for families, who are below the poverty level, to have simple, decent, affordable housing. Families must complete personal finance courses as well as receive home maintenance education and are required to spend 250 hours of “sweat equity” in building their home.
Bryan Athletic Boosters ($200,000)
A grant of $200,000 was given to the Bryan Athletic Boosters to construct six tennis courts located on the Bryan school campus. The new courts will allow the tennis team to host tournaments and will also be used for K-12 PE curriculum.
Four County Career Center ($20,000)
A grant of $20,000 was used to establish the Drug Free Club at Four County Career Center. The club empowers students, parents and educators with effective strategies to stay drug-free. Students are recognized and rewarded for healthy decisions, creating an environment for growing and encouraging a positive community culture.
NOCAC Head Start ($2,015)
The Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) Head Start was awarded a grant of $2,015 for the Conscious Discipline Program. This program specifically addresses self-regulation and social-emotional development in children and will prepare them to enter kindergarten and continue on a successful path.
Village of Edon ($5,000)
The Village of Edon was awarded a grant of $5,000 to replace the 40-year-old basketball court at Walz Park. The project will replace the court and include new basketball posts, rims and backboard. Lighting will also be installed creating a safe court for the community.