In December, the Grant Committee of the Allegany County Area
Foundation approved grant support for the following non-profit organizations
(fund from which the grant was made is also shown):
Alfred Box of Books Library – for the Money As You Grow
Bookshelf (financial literacy materials for young families). Allegany Fund
$600.
Allegany County Association for the Blind – Support for
spring 2020 amblyopia screening in Allegany County pre-k classrooms. Allegany
Fund $400.
Allegany County Department of Social Services – For the
Foster Care Christmas Party. Wellsville Shop With A Cop Fund $500.
Boy Scouts of America Allegheny Highlands Council – To
offset for 30+ campers from Allegany County the sudden increase in 2020 BSA
summer camp fees. Allegany Fund $800.
Friendship-Nile Historical Society – For renovations related
to turning a recently-donated building into a home for the Society’s
collections. Robert Christian Fund & Allegany Fund $500.
Genesee Rapids Baseball – Support for the June visit of the
Armed Forces Baseball Team, which will play the Rapids in an exhibition. This
game will provide opportunity for outreach to area veterans, active and reserve
personnel, and first responders. Allegany Fund $500.
Scio FBLA Toys for Tots – To help the Scio FBLA in its efforts
to provide food and holiday gifts for children and families in need. Allegany
Fund $500.
With $10.4M in assets, ACAF manages a variety of scholarship
and grant funds. The Allegany Fund, from which several December grants were
made, provides ACAF with flexibility to support various activities and emerging
needs. Contributions to this or any ACAF fund are tax deductible. For
information about establishing a scholarship or community grant fund contact
Bruce Campbell at 585-296-5616 or director@acafny.org.
