The Hearst Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Family and Children’s Association to support the Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-Op, a proven program providing short-term childcare and case management for parents seeking to improve their individual and family circumstances.
The Hearst Foundation grant will enable the Nursery Co-Op to continue its program operations and continue changing the lives of little ones and their families. The grant will make a significant difference for the program as the Nursery Co-Op relies solely on fundraised dollars.
“We know that FCA is impacting the lives of those it serves,” said George Irish, Eastern Director of the Hearst Foundation. “And by expanding the operating hours and days of the Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-op more will benefit from this valuable service.”
Don Holden, FCA’s Chief Development Officer, commented, “Thank you to all at the Hearst Foundation for supporting the families who utilize the services that FCA provides at the Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-Op. You have brightened many lives with your kindness and giving hearts.”
When those closest to the Nursery were told about the grant, FCA Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Co-Op Coordinator Ana Castillo said: “The Hearst Foundation has enabled us to further our mission by helping to stabilize the lives of low-income families. With this grant, the nursery can now open five days a week and program hours can be extended to better serve our children and community. We are so grateful for this grant, it means the world to us!”
The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health and social services. The Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives. While the Foundations aim to create fulfilling lives for all Americans, they have a particular sense of urgency in addressing the needs of low-income populations and look to support uniquely impactful programs to create long-term benefits.
FCA is a not-for-profit agency helping more than 30,000 Long Islanders each year. For the last 135 years, the organization has worked to protect and strengthen vulnerable children, seniors, families and communities on Long Island.
Story submitted by the Family and Children’s Association.
