Grant to Support Salute to First Responders

In the picture (L to R): Tom Sampson, Houghton Fireman and EMT, Dawn Wildrick-Cox, ACAF Board Member, Ralph Kerr, Rapids General Manager, Mae Stadelmeier, Houghton Ambulance Chief, Karen Williams, ACAF Board Member and Denis Dahlgren, ACAF Executive Director.

Houghton, NY – The Allegany County Area Foundation is pleased to announce a $1,000 grant to The Genesee Rapids Baseball Program. Dr. Ralph P. Kerr, General Manager of the Genesee Rapids Baseball Team stated, “This money will be used to support the First Responders Recognition Day to be held on Sunday, July 2nd at 2pm when the Rapids play the Wellsville Nitros. All First Responders and their families will be given free admission, reduced prices on food and a gift of appreciation.”

The Genesee Rapids Baseball Team, a member of the New York Collegiate Baseball League located in Upstate New York, play their home games on the baseball field at Houghton College. This league provides college players the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level of play, gain experience with wood bats, and be evaluated by Major League Baseball scouts. Their season will begin in early June and will run through early August.

Grants such as this one are made possible through the generous gifts from Allegany County residents. The ACAF Grant Committee, chaired by Rod Bennett, awards grants to worthy non-profit organizations in Allegany County.  The application due date for the next grant cycle is on August 30th. Non-profit organizations may apply online at www.alleganycountyareafoundation.org.  Please call 585-808-8444 or e-mail: director@alleganycountyareafoundation.org for more information.