Southern Ohio Medical Center announced its latest quarterly grant recipients, with awards going to support Shawnee State University Campus Events, the Steven Hunter Hope Fund’s Power Packs, Mound Park Pickle Ball, the Continuing the Legacy Foundation’s Halloween Bash and the New Boston Police Department’s Child Safety Education Program.
The Shawnee State University Development Foundation received $10,000 to support a variety of events to be held on campus. These include Vern Riffe Center for the Arts and athletic events running until May, the President’s Gala in April, the Shawnee Game Conference in November, the Celebration of Scholarship in March and next year’s Hall of Fame Banquet. These annual events not only provide revelry for participants, but also raise valuable funds for the university.
The Steven Hunter Hope Fund receive $6,000 to support their mission of providing food insecure school children meals they can eat over the weekend. This helps protect students who may not have food on days when school lunch is not available against the devastating effects of childhood hunger, improving their overall health as well as their academic performance.
The Hilltop Initiative Neighborhood Association, meanwhile, received $5,000 to help fund the improvement of local pickleball and tennis courts in the Mound Park area. By providing for safe, outdoor recreation, the organization is encouraging citizens of all ages to become physically active. It also fosters a sense of community through shared interest in pickleball and tennis.
SOMC also supported the Continuing the Legacy Foundation by sponsoring the organization’s “All Hallow’s Eve Bash” for $1,500. Additionally, SOMC donated to the New Boston Police Department’s Child Safety Program, which educates children on dangers associated with drugs, stranger danger, internet safety and more.
To learn more about SOMC’s grant donation process, visit somc.org. To request that your organization be considered for support, visit https://www.somc.org/donations/somc-grant-request/.
