Gibney Family Foundation

FUNDING FOR AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST WHO WILL IMPLEMENT A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT ADDRESSES BOTH SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AND INDIVIDUAL EMPOWERMENT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT.

FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR MASSACHUSETTS OLDER ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY ADJUSTING TO VISION LOSS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND REDUCED INDEPENDENCE.

FUNDING FOR APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE COST OF A TRAINER/SUPERVISOR FOR THEIR NEW NATURE & ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

SUPPORT FOR THE ADDITION OF NEW STAFF TO SERVE MORE TODDLERS AT THE BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER.

SUPPORT FOR THE IDAHO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND'S HIGHER GROUND WINTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE A NEW INITIATIVE FOR THE SCHOOL'S BLIND/VI DEPARTMENT.

ENABLE TACTILE CREATIONS TO PROVIDE BLIND STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, CREATIVITY, AND SENSORY EXPLORATION THROUGH TACTILE ART EXPERIENCES.

SUPPORT TO HIRE A FULL-TIME DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT LEAD TO TEACH DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY ANALYST CLASS AND OVERSEE THE BIT APPRENTICES WORKING ON ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS.

FUNDING TO CREATE A SENSORY GARDEN THAT WILL BE RICH IN SENSORY EXPERIENCES TO PROMOTE RELAXATION, CURIOSITY, AND ENJOYMENT WHILE BEING LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE CAMPERS TO PARTICIPATE TOGETHER.

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 8 STUDENTS TO ATTEND NEWVIEWS MOVE PROGRAM, WHICH IS A VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS BLIND AND LOW-VISION INDIVIDUALS TO RETURN TO WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE.

ASSIST HCS IN EXPANDING ITS SPECIALIZED TRAUMA THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EXTRAORDINARILY COMPLEX, ONGOING TRAUMA BY PROVIDING ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY.

FUNDING TO ADD A BLIND SOCCER COORDINATOR TO FACILITATE THE HOLISTIC GROWTH OF BLIND SOCCER ACROSS GRASSROOTS SITES, COACH/OFFICIAL PIPELINE, AND NATIONWIDE EXPANSION.

ASSIST APH BY ELEVATING INDIVIDUAL, PARENT, EDUCATOR, AND PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS, APPLICATION, AND PEER SHARING OF THE APH CONNECTCENTER TRANSITION HUB AND JOB SEEKER'S TOOLKIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF IN-PERSON TRAINING DELIVERED BY APH CONNECTCENTER PROFESSIONAL STAFF.

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR STAFF AND DIRECT COSTS RELATED TO OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMMING, MARKETING, & OUTREACH SUPPORT.

FUNDING TO SUPPLY THREE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT MODEL FOR THE NEW NCH PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT FACILITY: CONSTRUCTION OF A GAZEBO, RENOVATION OF AN INTERIOR ATRIUM, AND FURNISHINGS FOR A FAMILY APARTMENT.

SUPPORT HMCP TO DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT WITH SPANISH-SPEAKING CLIENTS THROUGH THE WORK OF A BI-LINGUAL COMMUNITY LIAISON, WHO WILL BUILD BRIDGES TO DIRECTLY DELIVER RESOURCES TO PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO JOIN ON A JOURNEY TO HEALTH.

ENABLE HELEN KELLER SERVICES TO OFFER TWO PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR O&M/VRT STUDENTS.

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN SENIORS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND PURCHASE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY.

FUNDING FOR OUTDOORS FOR ALL TO PROVIDE ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.

FUNDING TO REPLACE A VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE BLIND TO ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING SESSIONS TO GAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE.

ENABLE USDB TO PROVIDE NEW TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO BLIND STUDENTS TO AID IN INDEPENDENCE.

FUNDING FOR NEW OR RESTART 4-5 CAMP ABILITIES SUMMER CAMPS FOR THOSE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND BLINDNESS TO LEARN HOW TO STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY, BE INDEPENDENT, AND SELF-ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED VAN THAT IS USED TO DELIVER SHELF-STABLE AND FROZEN MEALS TO 100 CANCER PATIENTS EACH WEEK.

SUPPORT MINDING YOUR MIND TO PROVIDE 40 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS.

SUPPORT FOR SEEDLINGS B4B PROGRAM, AN INVITE-ONLY PROGRAM FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, TO RECEIVE TWO PRINT-BRAILLE-AND-PICTURE BOOKS FOR EACH PRE-BRAILLE READER (AGES BIRTH-3) WHO IS ENROLLED.

FUNDING TO ENABLE FBC TO REPAIR A BACKLOG OF ABOUT 200 PERKINS BRAILLE WRITERS FOR STUDENTS TO USE.

ENABLE HOMESHARE TO REACH MORE HOSTS THROUGH AN ENGAGEMENT WITH A MARKETING CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE AND APPEALING MARKETING STRATEGY.

SUPPORT TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH SO THAT PROJECT READ IS BETTER POSITIONED TO PROVIDE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT IN LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS.

FUNDS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE IDAHO YOUTH RANCH YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM WHICH HELPS AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FIND A JOB AND KEEP A JOB. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES CAREER READINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING.

PROVIDE FUNDING TO COMPUTERS FOR THE BLIND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF DIGITAL EQUITY BY SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS WHO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE COMPUTERS, AS WELL AS FOR THEIR SUPPORT TEAM, I.E., FAMILY, FRIENDS, ETC.

FUNDS FOR A NEW PROGRAM MANAGER IN THE BOISE OFFICE WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN IDAHO FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND.

ENABLE SPECIAL SURFERS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL WETSUITS TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR GROWING NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND A NEW TRAILER TO STORE ALL OF THEIR GEAR.

ENABLE FIA TO OFFER COST-FREE FAMILY EVENTS AND NEW PROGRAMMING TO PARTICIPANTS TO HELP INCREASE INCLUSION AND DECREASE THE FEELING OF ISOLATION.

SUPPORT RIDE FOR JOYS INSTRUCTOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM AS THEY GUIDE APPLICANTS THROUGH A CERTIFICATION PROCESS, PROVIDE A PAID INTERNSHIP FOR THEIR TEACHING HOURS, AND REIMBURSE THE FINAL EXAM COST.

FUNDING TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AT ZACHS PLACE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HIGH NEEDS.

FUNDING TO BUILD A YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE TO SUPPLY FRESH PRODUCE FOR FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES THROUGH YOUTH FULL MAINE PROGRAMS.

SUPPORT FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWING STAFF WHO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED INTERVIEWS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR WITNESSED A CRIME.

ASSIST BRIDGE II SPORTS IN PURCHASING TWO E-ASSIST MOTOR RECUMBENT TANDEM BICYCLES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.

FUNDING TO ENABLE HORIZONS TO RENOVATE A SPACE TO CREATE A DESIGNATED HOBBY CENTER THAT IS MORE USER-FRIENDLY, FUNCTIONAL, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THEIR CAMPERS.

FUNDING TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAMPS WHERE PARENTS, SIBLINGS AND YOUTH WITH DIABETES WILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL AND DIABETES SUPPORT IN AN OVERNIGHT SETTING.

PROVIDE FUNDS AND HANDS-ON HELP TO MAKE OVER A RESPITE CARE ROOM FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED CALMING, FOCUSING, AND STIMULATION WHILE AWAY FROM THEIR CAREGIVERS.

ASSIST JUMP THE MOON IN PURCHASING A BRAILLE PRINTER AND ADAPTIVE ART SUPPLIES TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY AND TOOLS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART.

FUNDS TO INTRODUCE AN INCLUSIVE LEARN-TO-RIDE PROGRAM TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES FROM GRADES 1-12 TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS OF BIKE RIDING USING BALANCE BIKES.

SUPPORT FOR THE ICAN BIKE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO RIDE A TYPICAL 2-WHEEL BICYCLE.

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO ATTEND CAMP WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS, BOOST INDEPENDENCE, AND REDUCE ANXIETY RELATED TO THEIR MEDICAL CONDITION.

SUPPORT TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC BELT CANE FOR TODDLERS THAT ARE BLIND OR LOW VISION, LEARNING HOW TO WALK AND NAVIGATE THEIR SURROUNDINGS.