Local charities receive grants from Dayton Foundation

The Dayton Foundation approved more than $127,000 in quarterly grants for nearly two dozen local nonprofits to support needs such as food, shelter, healthcare and education; the next application deadline is Feb. 12.

The Dayton Foundation has approved over $127,000 in quarterly grants for nearly two dozen local nonprofit organizations. The grants are intended to help Greater Dayton individuals and families meet basic needs including food, shelter, clothing and healthcare. Awarded funds support a range of programs from school supplies and meal services to mobile health clinics and emergency medical assistance. The foundation announced the next application deadline is Feb. 12. Award details include: - More than $127,000 in grants were approved for nearly two dozen local organizations. - Adaptive Sports Ohio received $5,500 to develop an interscholastic wheelchair basketball team and expand opportunities for youth with physical disabilities in the Miamisburg City School District. - Dayton Diaper Depot received $6,000 for diapers and pull-ups for children in need. - LifeCare Alliance received $7,500 to support the Diabetes Emergency Supply Assistance Program by providing emergency insulin for clients with valid prescriptions. - Westside Club, Inc. received $5,500 to support renovation of the club kitchen, which provides free, hot meals to people facing food and housing instability. - The foundation noted the next application deadline is Feb. 12, and provided program officer Karen Gruenberg at (937) 225-9928 as a contact. Summary: These grants provide immediate resources for a variety of community services across Greater Dayton, including food programs, health screenings, educational supports and emergency assistance. The foundation indicated the next round of applications is due Feb. 12.