GWG seeks to address inequities within our community by supporting projects that address every individual’s needs for food, clothing, shelter and safety as well as projects that address underlying social problems.
Year Granted: 2012
Grant Amount: $57,598
For the training and certification of staff to implement the nationally acclaimed, evidence-based Family Check-up Home Visitation Model, focused on breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect of children.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2011
Grant Amount: $43,718
To replace and augment insufficient and outdated furnishing so that Senior Action may continue to offer Greenville's elderly appropriate services in safe surroundings.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2011
Grant Amount: $47,000
To help design and implement a new residential treatment protocol at Serenity Place for addicted mothers and their children. This treatment model will include intensive addiction therapy, family counseling and therapeutic child care.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2011
Grant Amount: $40,000
To help fund Project Connect, which provides 12-week intensive, in home family therapy services for minority youth who are at risk for placement in the juvenile justice system.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2011
Grant Amount: $50,000
This grant will subsidize eight one-week sessions of summer camp for children and young adults with special needs, and provide full scholarships where needed.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2011
Grant Amount: $49,540
To fund a summer camp week of fun in a safe, loving environment for 75 children in DSS protective custody.
Year Granted: 2011
Grant Amount: $40,000
To recruit and train 100 new mentors who will be matched on a one-to-one basis with at-risk youth in Greenville. Big Brothers and Big Sisters work with their mentees to help them stay in school and navigate their way to responsible adulthood.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2010
Grant Amount: $48,000
To fund the cost of 600 GED exams administered through the Adult Education program over the next two years.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2010
Grant Amount: $45,000
For the construction of a new building entrance that will provide more welcoming, efficient access to services.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2010
Grant Amount: $80,000
Two years' funding for the Smart Center After School Program at East North Street Academy.
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