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CFES Awards Two Grants Totaling $14,862 to Go-Getters, Inc.
December 21, 2010
CFES distributed two grant checks totaling $14,862.00 from the Foundation’s Community Needs Grants Program to Go-Getters, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides support to people recovering from severe mental illness. The funds will provide security deposits for clients with their transition to independent living process. In addition, the funds will help promote the organization’s Community Closet Outreach program that provides assistive devices such as wheelchairs, canes and walkers to clients. Pictured (l to r) are: Spicer Bell, President, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore; Richard Bearman, Executive Director, Go-Getters, Inc.; Nikki Palenchat, ACT Team Leader, Go-Getters, Inc.; and John Valeuzano, Vocational Advocate, Go-Getters, Inc.
The Community
Foundation of the Eastern Shore awarded two grant checks totaling $14,862.00
from the Foundation’s Community Needs Grant Program to Go-Getters, Inc., a
nonprofit organization that provides rehabilitation services to people recovering
from severe mental illness.
The funds will provide security deposits for members
during their transition to independent living process. In addition, the funds will help promote the
organization’s Community Closet OutreachProgram that provides assistive
devices such as wheelchairs, canes and walkers for members.
Go-Getters, Inc. is a
psychiatric rehabilitation program that provides such services as day programs,
outreach teams, supported housing and community training and assistance. Go-Getters, Inc. serves the Somerset,
Wicomico and Worcester Counties.
Please visit www.gogettersinc.org to learn more about
this organization.
The mission of the Community
Foundation of the Eastern Shore is to strengthen the community by building
charitable funds, maximizing benefits to donors, making effective grants and
providing leadership to address community needs. Visit the Community Foundation’s website at
www.cfes.org, or call the Foundation at 410-742-9911.
