Funding Mini-Grants to Create Healthy Communities

“Beyond the Classroom, Nurses Helping Students with Bullying”

BRAINTREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Purchase age appropriate literature books on bullying and teasing to be utilized by children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 at 6 public schools and one private elementary nurse’s office.

$1,050.00

“I’ll Never Do That”

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL - QUINCY

A live theater performance by the Improbable Players which addresses the number one killer in the United States – substance abuse.  The play presents a spectrum of scenes regarding drinking, drug use, drinking & driving, beer versus pot.

$1,450.00

SunAWARE Education Expanded in Melanoma Prone CHNA Towns

THE CHILDREN’S MELANOMA PREVENTION

To teach children about skin cancer prevention & protective behaviors, early detection, as well as the risks of overexposure to UV rays and personal risk of sun damage.

$2,300.00

Improving the rates of Breastfeeding on the South Shore

MANET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER- To increase and promote breastfeeding in the South Shore communities as a healthy & viable choice.

$2,400.00

“Off to a Good Start”

NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Address concerns regarding the growing number of children coming to school without breakfast.  Establish a breakfast program (snack & a drink) for those coming to school hungry and researching why this is happening.

$2,150.00

Quincy Immigrant Youth Outreach Project

QUINCY ASIAN RESOURCE– A youth program consisting of 12 high school students to promote leadership and career awareness among Asian teens.  Focus on recent immigrant youths and ways to engage them in workshops, volunteer opportunities, college planning, diverse career choices, leadership skills & community service.

$1,300

Swim Buoys for Quincy Beaches –

QUINCY BEACHES & COASTAL COMMISSION

Purchase swim area markers for 13 community beaches: to increase safety for swimmers, provide a safe and welcome area for exercise and improve public awareness about the usability of Quincy’s community beaches.

$1,250

Finding Hope for Children “Mobile Office”

QUINCY MEDICAL CENTER”– Easier access to services and enable staff to become mobile and provide access to lower income, higher risk families.  A “Play Therapy Cart” filled with toys & games to enable therapy in the most accessible language for children’s play.

$500.00

Youth to Youth: Strengthening Respectful Community

SHARON – INTERFAITH ACTION, INC.

High school students are trained to facilitate ten elective classes to 5^th grade students at the Cottage Street School and one pilot program at the Heights Elementary School.  The classes encourage building friendships across differences and breaking down stereotypes.

$1,600.00

How to Communicate with Someone who has Alzheimer’s Disease

SOUTH SHORE CAREGIVING COLLABORATIVE & SOUTH SHORE ELDER SERVICES

Purchase 12 educational DVD’s on communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s for the eleven public libraries in the South Shore & the S.S. Elder Services Family Caregiver Support Program.

$1,000.00