13 nonprofits receive $100K in grants

Reid Health Community Benefit awarded 13 nonprofit organizations $100,000 during its third grant cycle of 2024.

The final cycle supported maternal, infant and children’s health programs, according to a news release. Overall this year, Community Benefit awarded $300,000 to nonprofits. The first grant cycle focused on mental health and substance misuse and the second on physical activity, nutrition and weight.

“Reid’s community grants enable local organizations to deliver essential services to individuals in our service area who need them the most,” said Jess Przybysz, the Community Benefit director. “By providing support to these organizations, we aren’t just improving outcomes today, we’re investing in healthier communities and brighter futures for children and families.”

The grant awards in the third cycle are: 

• $8,300 to A Better Way Services Inc. for its Teen Support Group.
• $10,000 to Birth to Five Inc. for its Healthy Families program.
• $8,300 to Circle You Help Center Inc. to provide items for mothers, infants and children.
• $8,300 to Communities In Schools of Wayne Counts for the “Ready, Set, Grow” program in schools.
• $8,300 to Dublin Community Club to replace the building’s flooring and increase use of the community space.
• $8,300 to Gateway Hunger Relief Center for children’s food bags and women’s non-food bags.
• $8,300 to Girls Inc. of Wayne County for afterschool health and wellness programs.
• $8,300 to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for school-based pantries.
• $10,000 to Hope Center for its parenting and life skills class and its boutique.
• $8,300 to JACY House for child and adult safety programs.
• $7,100 to the Preble County YMCA of Greater Dayton for child water safety classes offered through schools.
• $1,500 to Richmond Friends School for sexual abuse training for staff and students.
• $5,000 to The Nest and Meridian Health Services to assist clients with transportation, housing and emergency expenses.

The 2025 grant cycles will be announced at a later time.