RGA RECEIVES $15,000 GRANT From New York Life

LISLE, IL June, 19, 2018- Ray Graham Association (RGA), which creates opportunities that empower people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve announced today that it was awarded a $15,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life. On Friday, June 15th, 2018 a ribbon cutting ceremony took place to commence the start of the project funded by New York Life.

The grant will support RGA’s Beautification Fund which will provide new furniture and replace the worn flooring at RGA’s Wilson Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) one of over twenty single family homes owned, staffed and operated by RGA.

“We are grateful for New York Life’s investment in Ray Graham Association, which will change the lives of the people we support at our Wilson CILA for the better,” said Kim Zoeller, President and CEO of Ray Graham Association. “Without the support from New York Life, we wouldn’t be able to provide the much needed updated furniture and flooring throughout the home.”

“I’m proud to work for a company that encourages its agents and employees to devote their time, energy and talents to support the needs and priorities of their local community,” said David Farra, Financial Advisor of New York Life’s Greater Chicago General Office. “We are pleased that our partnership will have a long-lasting impact on Ray Graham Association and the people they serve,” said Mike Gavin, Managing Partner of New York Life’s Greater Chicago General Office.

The Community Impact Grant program awards grants up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations which are championed by New York Life agents and employees to serve the needs of their local communities. Since the program’s inception in 2008, 491 grants totaling more than $6.8 million have been awarded to nonprofits across the country.

Ray Graham Association is a non-profit organization that supports nearly 2,000 children and adults with disabilities in DuPage County and the surrounding area. They provide residential, educational, life skills, recreational and family support services. Visit www.raygraham.org for more information.