Newton Community and Healthcare Foundation: What's New

Newton Ccommunity and Healthcare Foundation

New Fund for Children's Organizations

Newton Community & Healthcare Foundation announced on Feb. 15 a new source of funding for children’s organizations in the Greater Newton area.

The "Newton Kids FUNd," created by $13,000 in proceeds from the 2004 Great Newton Derby Duck Race, offers grants to tax-exempt, charitable organizations that serve children in the Greater Newton area.

Organizations may apply for a maximum grant of $2,000. Deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 2005.

"The foundation board of trustees placed a limit on the size of the grant so that more organizations could participate in this first year," explained Tom Adrian, board chairman.

Grant applications may be downloaded (.doc or pdf), or contact the foundation office, 316-804-6007, located in Newton Medical Center, 600 Medical Center Dr.

A special selection committee will review the applications, and awards will be made before the end of May.

The Great Newton Derby Duck Race was sponsored by the foundation, several Newton businesses and more than a dozen youth organizations to benefit the community’s children.