Empowering Communities: The KFC Foundation Funds $260,000 in Health and Wellbeing Projects
The KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 community-based non-profit organizations this year. In the current cycle, $260,000 will fund projects aimed at improving health and well-being across 19 different states. Notable recipients include:
1. Count Basie Center for the Arts (NJ): Establishing a barrier-free dance studio
2. Neighbor Up Brevard (FL): Installing a new playground and refurbishing a basketball court
3. Treehouse Therapies (OR): Transforming a small farm into a pediatric therapy clinic
4. Turnstone Center (IN): Renovating an adaptive playground and creating an outdoor learning classroom
The next grant cycle, focusing on caring for the environment and animals, will run from September 16-30. Non-profit organizations can apply at kfcfoundation.org/wishes.
La Fondazione KFC assegnerà 1 milione di dollari in sovvenzioni a 100 organizzazioni no profit basate sulla comunità quest'anno. Nel ciclo attuale, 260.000 dollari finanzieranno progetti volti a migliorare la salute e il benessere in 19 stati diversi. I beneficiari notevoli includono:
1. Count Basie Center for the Arts (NJ): Creazione di uno studio di danza accessibile
2. Neighbor Up Brevard (FL): Installazione di un nuovo parco giochi e ristrutturazione di un campo da basket
3. Treehouse Therapies (OR): Trasformazione di una piccola fattoria in una clinica di terapia pediatrica
4. Turnstone Center (IN): Ristrutturazione di un parco giochi adattivo e creazione di una classe di apprendimento all'aperto
Il prossimo ciclo di sovvenzioni, incentrato sulla cura dell'ambiente e degli animali, si svolgerà dal 16 al 30 settembre. Le organizzazioni no profit possono fare domanda su kfcfoundation.org/wishes.
La Fundación KFC otorgará 1 millón de dólares en subvenciones a 100 organizaciones sin fines de lucro comunitarias este año. En el ciclo actual, 260,000 dólares financiarán proyectos destinados a mejorar la salud y el bienestar en 19 estados diferentes. Los beneficiarios notables incluyen:
1. Count Basie Center for the Arts (NJ): Establecimiento de un estudio de danza sin barreras
2. Neighbor Up Brevard (FL): Instalación de un nuevo parque infantil y renovación de una cancha de baloncesto
3. Treehouse Therapies (OR): Transformación de una pequeña granja en una clínica de terapia pediátrica
4. Turnstone Center (IN): Renovación de un parque infantil adaptivo y creación de un aula al aire libre
El próximo ciclo de subvenciones, enfocado en el cuidado del medio ambiente y los animales, se llevará a cabo del 16 al 30 de septiembre. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden postularse en kfcfoundation.org/wishes.
KFC 재단은 올해 100개의 지역 사회 비영리 단체에 100만 달러의 보조금을 수여합니다. 현재 사이클에서는 26만 달러가 19개 주에서 건강과 복지를 개선하는 프로젝트를 지원합니다. 주요 수혜 기관은 다음과 같습니다:
1. 카운트 베이시 아트 센터 (NJ): 장애물 없는 무용 스튜디오 설립
2. 네이버 업 브레바드 (FL): 새로운 놀이터 설치 및 농구장 리모델링
3. 트리하우스 테라피스 (OR): 소규모 농촌을 소아 치료 클리닉으로 전환
4. 턴스톤 센터 (IN): 적응형 놀이터 리모델링 및 야외 학습 교실 생성
환경과 동물 보살피기에 중점을 둔 다음 보조금 사이클은 9월 16일부터 30일까지 진행됩니다. 비영리 단체는 kfcfoundation.org/wishes에서 신청할 수 있습니다.
La Fondation KFC attribue 1 million de dollars en subventions à 100 organisations à but non lucratif basées dans la communauté cette année. Dans le cycle actuel, 260 000 dollars financeront des projets visant à améliorer la santé et le bien-être dans 19 états différents. Parmi les bénéficiaires notables figurent :
1. Count Basie Center for the Arts (NJ) : Création d'un studio de danse accessible
2. Neighbor Up Brevard (FL) : Installation d'une nouvelle aire de jeux et rénovation d'un terrain de basket
3. Treehouse Therapies (OR) : Transformation d'une petite ferme en clinique de thérapie pédiatrique
4. Turnstone Center (IN) : Rénovation d'une aire de jeux adaptée et création d'une salle de classe en plein air
Le prochain cycle de subventions, axé sur la protection de l'environnement et des animaux, se déroulera du 16 au 30 septembre. Les organisations à but non lucratif peuvent postuler sur kfcfoundation.org/wishes.
Die KFC-Stiftung vergibt in diesem Jahr 1 Million Dollar an 100 gemeinnützige Organisationen, die in der Gemeinschaft arbeiten. Im aktuellen Zyklus werden 260.000 Dollar zur Finanzierung von Projekten verwendet, die darauf abzielen, die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden in 19 verschiedenen Bundesstaaten zu verbessern. Zu den bemerkenswerten Empfängern gehören:
1. Count Basie Center for the Arts (NJ): Einrichtung eines barrierefreien Tanzstudios
2. Neighbor Up Brevard (FL): Installation eines neuen Spielplatzes und Renovierung eines Basketballplatzes
3. Treehouse Therapies (OR): Umwandlung eines kleinen Bauernhofs in eine pädiatrische Therapieklinik
4. Turnstone Center (IN): Renovierung eines adaptiven Spielplatzes und Schaffung eines Klassenzimmers im Freien
Der nächste Zuschusszyklus, der sich auf Umweltschutz und Tierschutz konzentriert, findet vom 16. bis 30. September statt. Gemeinnützige Organisationen können sich unter kfcfoundation.org/wishes bewerben.
- KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 community-based non-profit organizations
- $260,000 allocated for health and well-being projects across 19 states
- Grants support various causes including arts, community revitalization, and disability services
- KFC Foundation provides additional programs for KFC restaurant employees focusing on education, financial literacy, and hardship assistance
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2024 / Yum! Brands
The KFC Foundation is awarding
This cycle's grant recipients span over 19 different states and support a variety of causes and communities, including:
Count Basie Center for the Arts, located in Red Bank, NJ, is committed to generating opportunities for participation in the arts and driving regional economic prosperity. With the support of their Kentucky Fried Wishes grant, Count Basie Center for the Arts will establish a state-of-the-art, barrier-free dance studio, ensuring inclusive access to artistic opportunities.
Neighbor Up Brevard, located in Melbourne, FL, implements solutions for revitalizing impoverished communities. Their Kentucky Fried Wishes project is installing a new playground and refurbishing a basketball court, providing fitness, team sports, and informal recreation to over 140 children.
Treehouse Therapies, located in Redmond, OR, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of children and communities by providing care regardless of financial limitations. With funding from Kentucky Fried Wishes, they plan to transform a small farm into a pediatric therapy clinic with an outdoor space, fostering therapeutic opportunities for children with disabilities.
Turnstone Center, located in Fort Wayne, IN, empowers people with disabilities to reach their highest potential through comprehensive services and programs. With their Kentucky Fried Wishes grant, Turnstone will renovate their adaptive playground and create an outdoor learning classroom.
Kentucky Fried Wishes, Cycle 2, grant recipients:
Aurora Public Library Foundation (Auora, IL)
Autism Tennessee (Nashville, TN)
Breathing Association (Columbus, OH)
Camp Jamison Corporation (Philadelphia, PA)
Caring Connection (Benton Harbor, MI)
ChildSafe Colorado (Fort Collins, CO)
Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (Hudson, NY)
Count Basie Center for the Arts (Red Bank, NJ)
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation (Emporia, KS)
Gamers Outreach (Saline, MI)
Healing Hearts Movement (Las Vegas, NV)
Identify Your Dream (Farmington Hills, MI)
Maryville Community Library (Maryville, IL)
Neighbor Up Brevard (Melbourne, FL)
One Safe Place (Fort Worth, TX)
Paulding County RCO (Powder Springs, GA)
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (Ranchos de Taos, NM)
Sight Savers America (Pelham, AL)
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Eugene, OR)
Therapeutic Riding At Centenary University (Hackettstown, NJ)
Treehouse Therapies (Redmond, OR)
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and Early Learning Center (Tacoma, WA)
Turnstone Center (Fort Wayne, IN)
Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation (Mercersburg, PA)
Veterans K9 Solutions (Evans, GA)
Wears Valley Ranch (Sevierville, TN)
Kentucky Fried Wishes is just one way the KFC Foundation supports, empowers, and serves joy to KFC restaurant employees and communities. The KFC Foundation also provides programs focused on education, financial literacy, and hardship assistance for KFC restaurant employees, as well as a food donation program to fight hunger and food waste.
The next Kentucky Fried Wishes grant cycle will run from September 16 - 30 and focus on caring for the environment and animals. Non-profit organizations seeking funding for a project within that scope can learn more and apply for a grant at kfcfoundation.org/wishes.
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