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Fall
2018

Haven Horse Ranch, Inc.

Equine Therapy
Awarded
$500

A licensed Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center providing Free Equine Assisted Therapy. It's the only facility in NE Florida providing full time, free, therapy, 6 days per week for those with Autism, MS, MD, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, Learning disabilities, Developmental Delays, and at risk and abused youth. The grant will provide 100 sessions of Equine Therapy along with camp and various "horse shows" for local children diagnosed specifically with an ASD.

Spring
2018

Henderson Haven

Camp Possible 2018
Awarded
$2,500

Camp Possible 2018 will provide learning in a fun environment while promoting age-appropriate social skills. Each week Camp Possible will have a different theme, which will relate to an area of living an independent life, such as safety and/or health. Camp Possible will have volunteers and community resources to enhance the experience for each camper.  The funds donated by HEAL will provide Henderson Haven the ability to supply extra equipment and special events for camp activities.

Spring
2019

HEAL Surf Camp

Surf Camp for 35 children and young adults on the autism spectrum
Awarded
$2,052

The HEAL Surf Camp was held in Neptune Beach. 35 local kids on the autism spectrum participated in the camp. Each participant received individual instruction and the opportunity to surf, paddleboard, and ride in ocean kayaks. Each participant also received a camp t-shirt.

Fall
2018

Henderson Haven

Free 2 Be Me
Awarded
$1,500

Grant to buy sensory and therapeutic equipment Free 2 Be Me school.  Programming is individualized for each student; materials to enhance the learning environment for them.  Funds will be used to supplement therapies related to sensory disorders for all of the students in cooperation with Occupational Therapist.

Fall
2018

Growing Together Behavioral Center

Sensory Room
Awarded
$1,000

Sensory room equipment

Spring
2018

GIRL SCOUTS OF GATEWAY COUNCIL INC

Girl Scout Smile Camp
Awarded
$2,000

The grant will be specifically used to underwrite the cost of sending five children with autism to Smile Camp, ensuring no cost to their families.

Fall
2018

Greenwood School

Specialized Faculty Professional Development
Awarded
$1,000

Grant will help in Greenwood's ongoing commitment to provide the very best environment for middle and high school students with learning differences to continue to grow and excel with confidence and purpose, and would also enable Greenwood to allocate additional funds for faculty to attend follow-on conferences and training to take their enhanced knowledge to the next level of effective practice in the classrooms.

Spring
2019

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Inc.

Girl Scout Smile Camp
Awarded
$2,000

The grant will be specifically used to underwrite the cost of sending five children with autism to Smile Camp, ensuring no cost to their families.

Spring
2018

Haven Horse Ranch, Inc.

Equine Therapy
Awarded
$2,500

The primary mission of Haven Horse Ranch is to assist each child with special needs in reaching their full potential through interaction and therapy with rescued horses. It is a licensed Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center providing Free Equine Assisted Therapy. It's the only facility in NE Florida providing full time, free, therapy, 6 days per week for those with Autism, MS, MD, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, Learning disabilities, Developmental Delays, and at risk and abused youth.

Spring
2019

Flip Dog Yoga

Special Needs Yoga Awareness Program
Awarded
$2,000

Flip Dog Yoga will use the grant funds allocated to offset the cost to the participants. Understanding the expenses parents endure when raising a child or children with disabilities, our main goal is to offer the program at no or little cost so that families are not burdened with the additional cost of yoga.

Spring
2019

Growing Together Behavioral Center

Summer Community Outings
Awarded
$1,500
Spring
2018

Flip Dog Yoga

Special Needs Yoga Awareness Program
Awarded
$2,500

Flip Dog Yoga will use the grant funds allocated to offset the cost to the participants.  Understanding the expenses parents endure when raising a child or children with disabilities, our main goal is to offer the program at no or little cost so that families are not burdened with the additional cost of yoga.

Fall
2018

Flip Dog Yoga

Special Needs Awareness Yoga Program
Awarded
$2,500

The goal is to spread the word that yoga can be enjoyed and should be part of the therapy equation for every person with disabilities. The grant funds will be used to offset the cost to participants. These are six-week classes.

Spring
2019

Embrace Community Center, Inc.

Embrace The Ability After-School/Summer Program
Awarded
$1,000
Spring
2018

Collage Day School

LEAP (Learning Enrichment Achievement Program)
Awarded
$1,000

The grant will be used to help offset the cost of curriculum they need to successfully launch the program with fidelity.

Spring
2019

Daniel Memorial Inc.

Daniel Academy Yoga/Mindfulness Project
Awarded
$1,000
Spring
2019

Collage Day School

LEAP (Learning Enrichment Achievement Program)
Awarded
$2,000

The grant will be used to help offset the cost of curriculum they need to successfully launch the program with fidelity.

Fall
2018

Fleming Island Elementary

Sensory Room Technology
Awarded
$2,000

Sensory Room equipment and technology

Spring
2018

BASCA, Inc.

Community Enrichment
Awarded
$1,000

Grant funds will be used to pay for a portion of costs for 45 individuals to attend five field trips.

Fall
2018

BridgeHaven Academy

Yoga/Body Awareness
Awarded
$2,500

The funds from the grant will be used to provide no less than 72 sessions of special needs yoga for our students by a certified instructor.  We will also purchase equipment (yoga mats, body rollers, body brushes, exercise balls, weighted blankets, vibrating/massage blankets) for this program that will not only be used during Yoga class, but also, throughout each school day as our teachers incorporate body awareness exercises into each students personalized service plans.

Spring
2018

BridgeHaven Academy

Summer Camp
Awarded
$2,500

This camp spans 4 weeks allowing enrollment opportunities to many families that do not have access to typing as a form of communication during the school year for their children.  We have incorporated meaningful activities, themes, community excursions, and opportunity to network with typers across the community for our campers.

Spring
2019

Catholic Charities

Camp I am Special
Awarded
$2,490.96

Provides persons with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities life enriching experiences that promote health and wellbeing and help the campers gain independence and grow personally. The camp offers seven week-long, overnight summer camps. Technology has come to play a significant role in the lives of Campers with autism and other disabilities. Each week, Campers use devices such as the iPad to communicate. With them, Campers with autism can better communicate with their Buddies and camp staff.

Spring
2019

BASCA, Inc.

Community Enrichment
Awarded
$2,050

Grant funds will be used to pay for a portion of costs for 45 individuals to attend five field trips.

Spring
2018

Catholic Charities

Camp I am Special
Awarded
$2,318

Provides persons with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities life enriching experiences that promote health and wellbeing and help the campers gain independence and grow personally. The camp offers seven week-long, overnight summer camps.  Technology has come to play a significant role in the lives of Campers with autism and other disabilities.  Each week, Campers use devices such as the iPad to communicate.  With them, Campers with autism can better communicate with their Buddies and camp staff.

Spring
2019

BridgeHaven Academy

Summer Camp
Awarded
$2,500

This camp spans 4 weeks allowing enrollment opportunities to many families that do not have access to typing as a form of communication during the school year for their children. We have incorporated meaningful activities, themes, community excursions, and opportunity to network with typers across the community for our campers.

Fall
2018

Alden Road ESC

CSS Program Design Enterprise
Awarded
$1,932

Grant will be used to fund the start-up of the enterprise, which will include purchasing all of the items necessary for design and production of t-shirts and other personalized products.

Spring
2019

Angelwood

Angelwood Summer Day Camp
Awarded
$2,500

Funds from the HEAL Foundation will go directly to assisting us with the operation costs of Angelwood Summer Day Camp. Angelwood Camp serves 175 campers, all living with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD’s). The goals of Angelwood Summer Day Camp are the children with IDD’s will experience a typical summer camp experience while their unique needs being met.

Spring
2018

ACCEPTS

Coaches Communication Intensive Training / Scholarship and Supervision Program
Awarded
$2,500

Grant funds will be used to reduce fees for parents and professionals attending an intensive workshop.  

Spring
2019

Ability Tree First Coast, Inc.

CampAbility Special Day Camp
Awarded
$2000
Spring
2019

ACCEPTS

Summer Social Skills Typing Group
Awarded
$2,500
Spring
2018

Angelwood

Angelwood Summer Day Camp
Awarded
$2,500

Funds from the HEAL Foundation will go directly to assisting us with the operation costs of Angelwood Summer Day Camp. Angelwood Camp serves 175 campers, all living with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD’s).  The goals of Angelwood Summer Day Camp are the children with IDD’s will experience a typical summer camp experience while their unique needs being met.

Fall
2018

ACCEPTS

Coaches Scholarship and Supervision Program
Awarded
$2,500

Grant funds will be used to reduce fees for parents and professionals attending a coaches intensive workshop.

Fall
2018

Abess Park Elementary

Color Printer for CSS
Awarded
$1,012

New color printer for CSS program to print visuals on a daily bases to help students with schedules, communications, directions and learning.

Spring
2018

Abess Park Elementary

CSS PRE K Sensory Room
Awarded
$553.67

Using the funds to buy a farm panel wall activity set and Children Factory corner tunnel climber.