Community Projects
Alliance awarded Tree City USA Award
Alliance has been awarded its 29th consecutive Tree City USA award. In April, the Alliance Shade Tree Commission celebrated Arbor Day by planting memorial trees to honor the late Charles Grove and Dr. David Fitzelle at Rodman Public Library. Leigh Mainwaring, ASTC Chair, said, "The Shade Tree Committee is very appreciative for the support given by the Greater Alliance Foundation."
The Shade Tree Committee was awarded a Foundation grant of $3,750 in matching funds to purchase and plant 30-40 replacement trees which will be added to city parks and the City Cemetery. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources matched the $3,750 for the tree planting projects.
Aviator Boosters receive soccer scoreboard grant
Foundation trustees approved a matching grant of $3,883 from the Tolerton Charitable Fund to the Aviator Sports Boosters for a new scoreboard to benefit the Alliance High School soccer program. The total cost of the scoreboard, including installation is $7,765. Eighty-seven students participate in the Alliance City Schools Soccer program. There are boys and girls teams at both the high school and middle school. The new scoreboard is at the Rockhill School field.
YMCA 2011 Strong Kids Campaign donation in honor of the Carliles
The Greater Alliance Foundation trustees have approved an $8,000 donation to the Alliance Family YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign in honor of Lloyd and June Carlile. The YMCA helps children develop values and increased self-esteem through established programs and activities. Assistance for children and families who can not afford to pay the full cost of programs or membership, are provided by the Strong Kids Campaign. Foundation donors are strong supporters of the YMCA and the Strong Kids Campaign.
Nancy Teeple Scholarship funds approved for R. T. White nursing students
Funds have been approved for the Nancy Teeple Nursing Scholarships, established in her honor by her late father, John Teeple. Grants are awarded to assist students at the R. T. White School of Practical Nursing. Recent recipients include Jason Monk, Devon Barnett, and Ramona Kuntzman.
Jason Monk received the scholarship funding to assist with license testing and is employed at the Cleveland Clinic. Devon Barnett of North Benton received funding assistance for two years of study and is hoping to find a position with a local physician's office. Ramona Kuntzman was assisted with training expenses at R. T. White and is self-employed as a waiver provider for the State of Ohio. Her goal is to become a licensed practical nurse.
Interfaith operational funding backed by the Stuckey Family
The Stuckey Family Interfaith Fund, established with the Foundation, has proved its value again by providing $20,000 in operating funds to the Interfaith Child Development program. Laurie Porter, Interfaith Director said, "This year the Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center has sixty-one children enrolled. Of the sixty-one children, twenty families can only afford to send their children part time because they are unemployed due to the economy. The remainder of the children are from families of the working poor, along with children from several upper middle class families." The children going to kindergarten from the Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center are confident and ready to learn at the next level.