Southington Orgs Receive $8,500 in Grants from Main St. Community Foundation

Southington organizations received grants totaling $8,500 through the Women and Girls Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation.

The Early Child Care Collaborate of Southington was awarded a $4,500 grant to support training of Southington women operating family child care businesses, according to a release.

Central Connecticut Senior Health Services won a $4,000 grant which will help support exercise intervention programs for low income elderly women.

“We are thrilled to be announcing over $36,000 in grants thanks to the generosity of the many donors who believe in the mission of the Women & Girls’ Fund,” said Jeanine Audette, Chair of the Advisory Board.

The full list of organizations awarded include: Bristol Early Childhood Alliance, Bristol Family Resource Centers, Bristol Youth Services, Burlington Library Association, Central Connecticut Senior Health Services, Charter Oak State College Foundation, Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program, Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Living in Safe Alternatives, Oak Hill – Chapter 126, Plainville Community Food Pantry.

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