2022 Community & Educational Grant Awards
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Paris Junior College Educational Grants
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$51,500 |
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Other Educational Grants |
$13,000 |
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CitySquare Paris: · Expand Shower and Laundry Facilities by Installing New ADA Compliant Shower and Bathroom in Former Church Building
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$10,000 |
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North Lamar ISD: · Training for NL Students to Expand Health Science Curriculum
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$5,000 |
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Paris-Lamar County Health District: · Blood Pressure Cuffs, Hypertension Education and Diabetes Kits · Mental Health Assistance · Fecal Immunochemical Tests
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$14,000 |
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United Way of Lamar County: · Rent and Utility Assistance
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$10,000 |
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Texas Ramp Project: · Materials for Ramps in the Red River Valley Service Area
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$10,000 |
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White Rose Ranch Retreat: · Vet Costs for Therapy Horses
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$2,000 |
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Tailored Rides: · First Aid Supplies for Humans · Wheelchair Ramp for Barn Maintenance of Healthcare for Therapy Horses
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$3,580 |
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Red River Valley DSS: · CPR/1st Aid/AED Practices and Training · Restock First Aid Supplies and AED Pads · Speech and Occupational Therapy Items
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$6,870 |
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Cultiv8Community: · CPR & AED Training for 10 · AED Defibrillator Package
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$2,000
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Children’s Advocacy Center: · SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Nurse Part Time Salary/Retainer Fee · SANE Coordinator Training
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$10,500 |
TOTAL GIVING for 2022 $138,450
2021 Community & Educational Grant Awards
| Children’s Advocacy Center: The CAC employs a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) who assists with trauma and helps insure the well-being of their clients. |
$9,500.00 |
| CitySquare Paris: These monies have been dedicated to the creation of a Director’s position which will provide leadership, support and coordination for poverty eradication in the Red River Valley. |
$10,000.00 |
| Crockett Care Closet: The Crockett Care Closet is stocked with necessities to address students’ basic health needs on a weekly and as-needed basis. |
$4,500.00 |
| King’s Daughters After Hours Prescription Program: Patients who lack resources to purchase their medications have received assistance. |
$5,000.00 |
| King’s Daughters | $5,000.00 |
| Rotary Club of Paris United: In its 11th year of service, the Healthy Smiles Community Service Dental Project has been provided funds for crucial supplies and equipment to foster children’s preventative dental health. |
$3,000.00 |
| Safe T | $3,000.00 |
| Texas Ramp Project: The Kiwanis Club of Paris continues to acquire materials used in their longstanding ramp building project for those in need. |
$10,000.00 |
| United Way of Lamar County: Foundation funds have helped support the Getting Ahead Program which focuses on financial literacy for those living in poverty. |
$2,500.00 |
| Tailored Rides | $6,000.00 |
| Educational Grants: Funds have assisted students to pay for their educations in various Health Occupation fields. |
$8,000.00 |
| PJC Educational Grants | $35,000 |
| 2021 TOTAL | $103,500.00 |
2020 Community & Educational Grant Awards
| Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC): The CAC employs a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) who assists with trauma and helps insure the well-being of their clients. |
$7,500 |
| CitySquare Paris: Funds provided much-needed food bags for children affected by the Pandemic. |
$5,000 |
| Crockett Care Closet: The Crockett Care Closet provided food, clothing, personal items and other basic needs for families and children impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. |
$5,000 |
| King’s Daughters After Hours Prescription Program: Patients who lack resources to purchase their medications have received assistance. |
$5,000 |
| Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy: Funds restocked first aid supplies, provided Pandemic supplies for volunteers and students and provided for health care and maintenance of therapy horses. |
$5,500 |
| SAFE-T Crisis Center: SAFE-T was able to provide free eye exams, prescription eye glasses, prescriptions/medications, doctor visits and other essential care needed for local victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. |
$8,000 |
| Paris Lamar County Health District: These funds addressed a host of public health needs in the community, including medical equipment, mental health assistance, prescriptions and a FREE Health Clinic. |
$14,000 |
| Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society: Sensory items for students with disabilities were purchased. These items provide students with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to “calm” their senses when they become overstimulated. |
$5,000 |
| Lamar County Human Resources Council Horizon House: These funds provided housing residents with prescription medications, nutrition education classes, drug screening and COVID-19 testing. |
$4,500 |
| Texas Ramp Project: The Kiwanis Club of Paris continues to acquire materials used in their longstanding ramp building project for those in need. |
$8,406 |
| United Way of Lamar County: Foundation funds helped support housing instability and specifically addressed utility needs for those affected by Pandemic. |
$2,500 |
| Educational Grants: Funds assisted students to pay for their educations in various Health Occupation Fields. |
$65,500 |
| 2021 TOTAL | $135,906 |
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2019 Community & Educational Grants Awarded |
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Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC): The CAC employs a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) who assists with trauma and helps insure the well-being of their clients. These funds covered CAC’s SANE Nurse for the 2019 and 2020 years. |
$15,000 |
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CitySquare Paris: An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid cabinet were purchased for the CitySquare location. |
$1,500 |
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Crockett Care Closet: The Crockett Care Closet received assistance with stocking necessities to support students’ basic health, medical and hygiene needs, on a weekly and as-needed basis. |
$3,000 |
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Excel Christian Academy: Funds provided first aid supplies, cold & flu preparedness, hydration, along with pharmacy and health room furnishings. |
$1,000 |
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King’s Daughters After Hours Prescription Program: Patients who lack resources to purchase their medications have received prescription assistance by receiving medical prescription vouchers. |
$7,500 |
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Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy: Funds restocked first aid supplies, renewed first aid certification of volunteers, and allowed for health care and maintenance of therapy horses. |
$5,000 |
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SAFE-T Crisis Center: Prescription co-pays for up to $50 per client housed in the shelter and eye exams and glasses for clients were made accessible. |
$5,000 |
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Paris Lamar County Health District: These funds addressed a host of public health needs in the community, including medical equipment, mental health assistance, prescriptions and a FREE Health Clinic. |
$10,000 |
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Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society: Updated first aid kits, upgraded digital thermometers, ice packs and safety seatbelt harnesses were purchased. |
$1,500 |
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Rotary Club of Paris United: The Healthy Smiles Community Service Dental Project has been provided funds for crucial supplies and equipment to foster children’s preventative dental health. |
$3,000 |
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Texas Ramp Project: The Kiwanis Club of Paris continues to acquire materials used in their longstanding ramp building project for those in need. |
$9,500 |
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United Way of Lamar County: Foundation funds helped support the Getting Ahead Program which focuses on financial literacy for those living in poverty. |
$5,000 |
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Educational Grants: Funds assisted students to pay for their educations in various Health Occupation Fields. |
$72,800 |
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TOTAL AWARDS |
$139,800 |
2018 Community & Educational Grant Awards
| Ark-Tex Council of Governments: The Paris Metro Service provides rides for people to reach important destinations, including medical appointments. |
$5,000.00 |
| Children’s Advocacy Center: The CAC employs a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) who assists with trauma and helps insure the well-being of their clients. |
$7,500.00 |
| CitySquare Paris: These monies have been dedicated to the creation of a Director’s position which will provide leadership, support and coordination for poverty eradication in the Red River Valley. |
$10,000.00 |
| Crockett Care Closet: The Crockett Care Closet is stocked with necessities to address students’ basic health needs on a weekly and as-needed basis. |
$2,500.00 |
| Excel Christian Academy: These funds have created a sick room for students. Additional purchases have included emergency kits, an automated external defibrillator and cold/flu prevention medications. |
$5,000.00 |
| King’s Daughters After Hours Prescription Program: Patients who lack resources to purchase their medications have received assistance. |
$7,500.00 |
| New Hope Center of Paris: Foundation funds assist with medical prescriptions, and appointments, smoking cessation products, drug testing and over the counter medications. |
$3,000.00 |
| Paris Apothecary: Funds have been provided to assist those in need in the purchases of medical prescriptions. |
$142.23 |
| Paris Lamar County Health District: These funds address a host of public health needs in the community, including medical equipment, prescriptions and a FREE Health Clinic. |
$10,000.00 |
| Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society: Three AEDs have been purchased along with medical supplies and first aid kits. In addition all the staff has received CPR/First Aid/ and Medical Training. |
$6,325.00 |
| Rotary Club of Paris United: In its 11th year of service, the Healthy Smiles Community Service Dental Project has been provided funds for crucial supplies and equipment to foster children’s preventative dental health. |
$3,000.00 |
| Texas Dream Center: Medical supplies have been purchased for those seeking assistance through the Texas Dream Center’s services. |
$5,000.00 |
| Texas Ramp Project: The Kiwanis Club of Paris continues to acquire materials used in their longstanding ramp building project for those in need. |
$10,000.00 |
| United Way of Lamar County: Foundation funds have helped support the Getting Ahead Program which focuses on financial literacy for those living in poverty. |
$2,500.00 |
| Educational Grants: Funds have assisted students to pay for their educations in various Health Occupation fields. |
$62,500.00 |
| 2018 TOTAL | $138,323.71 |