tag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:/pt/projects?page=4Awesome Foundation - Projects2025-12-12T16:48:59Ztag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3648562025-12-11T00:00:00Z2025-12-12T16:48:59ZCleveland, OH – Bows4breastcancerBows4breastcancer makes and sells dog bows and girl bows at gamers markets. The sale of each bow funds one wellness kit for a breast cancer patient undergoing treatment. This organization started when my grandma was diagnosed with Breast Cancer she was given a brochure prior to her double mastectomy of what to buy post surgery and have on hand ready during treatment. The essential items included lotion, chapstick, wipes and losengers. They are placed in canvas bag that can be taken to treatments and reused. My grandma taught me how to make the bows and although I struggled at first making them since I’m not too crafty I eventually got the hang out making them. To this date I have made so many bows and have sold 200 bows. The sales of those made 200 wellness kits and have been delivered all through out Cleveland to clinics, gathering place, villlage project and peoples porches. My goal is to have 500 made and delivered by December. Emerson Krauss Bows4breastcancerhttps://www.instagram.com/bows4breastcancer?igsh=ZWloZ2o3aGFlMGF1&utm_source=qrUnited StatesCleveland, OHhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/clevelandtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/4106202025-12-11T00:00:00Z2025-12-14T22:50:14ZSydney – Rituals of Remembrance Workshops 2026For families who have lost a baby, moments of connection and remembrance mean everything. In 2026 Olive & Kin will run two sets of creative workshops for bereaved parents in collaboration with Red Nose. Red Nose is helping with the organisation and arranging venues but their community engagement budget is very small so they are unable to contribute financially.
One set of workshops will guide families to hand build and glaze a candle vessel. The other will guide them to make a mug. Each project runs over three sessions. The first two sessions focus on shaping and painting/decorating. The final session is about connection, ritual and meaning.
For the candle workshops we will gather together and light our candles as part of the global Wave of Light. A local social enterprise has generously offered to pour and refill 12 candles at no cost to families.
For the mug workshops the final session will be led by a breathwork and mindfulness facilitator. Parents will drink tea or cacao from the vessels they created for their babies and will have space to breathe, share some light refreshments and be held by community that understands.
We already have a small amount of partial funding from a Northern Beaches Council grant but we need some extra support so that we do not have to rely on donations that would usually go toward our free ceramic urns. These workshops offer connection, healing, a sense of belonging and a creative outlet! We expect to support 24 families and we know there is strong demand as our recent Christmas workshops filled quickly and many parents told us how meaningful the experience was.Hannah FitzpatrickRituals of Remembrance Workshops 2026http://www.oliveandkin.com.auAustraliaSydneyhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/sydneytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3666322025-12-11T00:00:00Z2025-12-17T17:59:30ZSt. Paul, MN – ACT & SAT Exam Accessibility in St. PaulCongratulations to our December 2025 Awesome grantee Tapan Sharma. He will provide ACT/SAT Prep classes for Saint Paul students this Spring.
According to Mr. Sharma, “As a teacher and tutor for over 20 years, I've helped students at high-poverty schools around the country do well on the ACT and SAT to make college an option, first through MasteryPrep, who hired me to teach 40+ Exam Prep Boot Camps all over the U.S., with groups of 2-100+ in everything from a band room without desks where I improvised with music stands to a classroom without any lights where I improvised by not minding.
“Then, I started teaching on my own through Wellspring Education, where I am now building success through my solo classes at Eden Prairie High School and Edina High School.
In terms of accessibility, however, I want to go further, and farther: I want to teach a free one-day ACT and SAT class open to St. Paul high school students, up to 36 students, 12 from each of Central High School, Humboldt High School, and Harding High School in Spring 2026, allowing the schools to choose by nomination or lottery based on interest. I will reserve a room at a Saint Paul Public Library on a Saturday and deliver my 6-hour course to give students a boost on their exam, whichever they decide to take.
“The class will be delivered no later than May 2026, since the last Spring test dates are June 6 (SAT) and June 13 (ACT).”Tapan SharmaACT & SAT Exam Accessibility in St. Paulhttp://wellspringforward.comUnited StatesSt. Paul, MNhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/stpaultag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/4077822025-12-11T00:00:00Z2025-12-17T18:12:46ZSt. Paul, MN – Medium-Sized Social Justice Leaders to Hear Page!We are so pleased to fund an experience for St. Paul 8th grade students to attend a social justice lecture featuring Justice Alan Page.
Teacher Jamie Williams says, “I am a teacher-facilitator of Dare 2 Be Real at Capitol Hill Middle School in St. Paul. Dare 2 Be Real is a student-led anti-racist group comprised of 23 culturally diverse 8th graders. Their mission is "to do our best to eliminate racism and discrimination within our school and community through educating ourselves and our peers."
“These students are social justice leaders in our school community and have a unique opportunity to see social justice pioneer, Justice Alan Page speak at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on February 13, 2026.
“Students would take a field trip to Carleton to hear Justice Page. Afterward, we will meet in a conference room so students can debrief and reflect on what they heard and learned. Students will be prompted to consider ways to apply what they've learned to our school community and beyond.
“Additionally, while on campus, they will get an opportunity to tour the facilities and have lunch in the dining hall. Hopefully sparking an interest in post-secondary education!”Jamie WilliamsMedium-Sized Social Justice Leaders to Hear Page!United StatesSt. Paul, MNhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/stpaultag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3693112025-12-10T00:00:00Z2026-01-14T21:00:24ZWestminster, MD – Scaling VP Designs with Curated Discovery BundlesThe project, "Scaling VP Designs with Curated Discovery Bundles," will establish our new product line, VP Curated Discovery Bundles, and build the necessary e-commerce infrastructure to scale VP Designs from a local Westminster maker into a thriving regional and national wholesale brand.
The VP Curated Discovery Bundle is a high-quality, themed book and gift package designed to promote literacy and the joy of discovery. Similar to "Blind Date with a Book" products, each book is wrapped and decorated, paired with small, curated gifts that enhance the reading experience.
To stand out among similar product lines, the Bundles are designed for all ages, including age-appropriate items that complement the book. For example, a kid's picture book like The Velveteen Rabbit would include crayons, stickers, art kits, and an activity book. This activity book, made up of rabbit-themed coloring pages, drawing and writing prompts, will encourage the young reader to engage with the story beyond its pages.
Thoughtful Sustainability is a key pillar of VP Designs as my original products were made by upcycling old book pages and thrifted items found primarily in Carroll County-based stores. These bundles feature gently used and pre-loved books, thus reducing waste and giving excellent literature a second life.
We will soft-launch the bundles through Kelly + Co on Westminster's East Main Street in late October/early-November with future plans to expand into bulk options for parties, corporate gifts, and book clubs. This initiative will also help fill a growing need in our community for fun, literacy-focused products. Virginia WarnerScaling VP Designs with Curated Discovery Bundleshttp://www.vpdesignsco.comUnited StatesWestminster, MDhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/westminstertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3866032025-12-09T00:00:00Z2025-12-09T21:27:11ZSanta Cruz, CA – Ceramics studio space for Raices y CarinoRaices y Carino is a cross-cultural family center on Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville. We provide an equitable, inclusive, and safe space for the community to gather and raise their children together. We focus on connecting diverse families, educators, and organizations to create cross-cultural connections and wellbeing for the whole family. When you visit the center, you see adults interacting with children across languages and cultures, sharing their lives in the most beautiful way. Our hope is that this foundation paves the way for future generations throughout the county to value a multicultural society.
We've long held bilingual ceramics classes twice a year with attendees as young as 7 and as old as 70. Our ceramics instructor has dreamed of shifting from a pop-up type setup with folding tables and lots of loading/unloading to a dedicated space. After we received an eviction notice just last month, we found a different building by the Watsonville Airport that not only is a fabulous fit for our overall programs, but also has enough room that we can create a permanent makerspace and ceramics studio within the center.
This grant will be used to complete a partition so the creative space can be separate from other activities at the center. This allows us to increase the frequency of our art and ceramics classes, and to offer multiple programs at once.Nora YerenaCeramics studio space for Raices y Carinohttp://www.rcfam.comUnited StatesSanta Cruz, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/santacruztag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/4154092025-12-09T00:00:00Z2025-12-11T20:31:15ZSan Francisco, CA – Puppet & clown art resistanceWe'll decide what to put here later.Kendra and DantePuppet & clown art resistanceUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/sftag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3666992025-12-08T00:00:00Z2025-12-09T02:56:17ZRockport, MA – Radical love resource center Organization Mission
Radical Love Resource Center is a new nonprofit dedicated to serving unhoused individuals in Essex County. For the past seven years, we have operated entirely through grassroots outreach, providing meals, clothing, water, harm reduction supplies, nursing advocacy, case management, and assistance with critical needs such as detox placement, obtaining IDs, and securing birth certificates. Funds for housing applications. Transportation to appointments
Purpose of Funding Request
We are applying for the microgrant to establish and maintain the required minimum balance for a nonprofit business checking account. Opening this account is a vital step in our development as an organization, as it will allow us to:
• Securely accept community donations
• Apply for larger grants and funding opportunities
• Provide transparent financial reporting
• Build organizational sustainability
Without this account, we are unable to accept donations formally or grow beyond individual contributions made informally. The initial $500 deposit to the account will unlock the infrastructure needed to manage funds responsibly and expand our impact in serving people experiencing homelessness.
Impact
By enabling us to open this account, your support will directly strengthen our ability to:
• Continue weekly food and outreach services, which currently serve 20+ individuals each Sunday
• Expand case management services to connect people with healthcare, detox, and housing
• Increase our capacity to provide survival supplies such as water, clothing, and hygiene items
This microgrant would not just be about opening a bank account it is about opening doors for the unhoused community to receive consistent, reliable, and compassionate support.Suzy Kirvan Radical love resource center United StatesRockport, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/rockporttag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3828832025-12-06T00:00:00Z2025-12-13T19:10:37ZWashington, DC – Multilingual Peace CirclesIn the heart of the District of Columbia, multilingual learners and students with disabilities often face overlapping barriers to success—language access, cultural isolation, and disciplinary disparities. This project proposes the creation of 'Multilingual Peace Circles,' an innovative program that merges bilingual instruction (CLIL), social-emotional learning, and restorative justice practices to foster inclusion and engagement across DC Public Schools.
Through Peace Circles, students will explore empathy, kindness, and cooperation while building bilingual vocabulary and confidence. The initiative will take place in three diverse DCPS schools, selected to represent the linguistic and cultural diversity of the city. Each participating classroom will receive a bilingual 'Peace & Language Kit,' materials for restorative circles, and teacher training to implement inclusive bilingual lessons that promote peace and understanding.
By combining restorative justice and bilingual education, this project addresses multiple DC priorities: improving multilingual instruction, reducing disciplinary disparities, and promoting cultural inclusion. Results will include improved classroom climate, stronger family engagement, and a scalable toolkit that can be shared districtwide.
Rafael Guillermo PizarroMultilingual Peace CirclesUnited StatesWashington, DChttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/dctag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3643242025-12-05T00:00:00Z2025-12-05T15:14:17ZConservation and Climate – OpenDoorClimateSolving climate change is not a financial or technology problem that needs to be solved, it's a people problem. Millions of people want to use their job to fight climate change, but that pathway to do so is incredibly confusing and exclusive. Roles, skills, networks are all unclear and feel inaccessible for someone that wants to work on climate.
OpenDoorClimate is a project to make climate career networking more accessible for everyone. It is a grassroots movement of active climate professionals that are making themselves publicly available to chat with anyone interested in working on climate issues. We are trying to help people overcome the top barrier to getting a climate job: lack of network or connections in the climate career space. And we're doing that with the most simple solution, by finding time to talk - human-to-human.
What started as a simple hashtag on a LInkedIn post, has grown into a global movement of thousands of climate professionals implementing an open door policies, and holding over 50,000 chats with people interested in climate work. Conversations have led to jobs, companies being started, and even friendships forming. We need more people working on climate and we, as climate professionals, can help with just a short chat.Daniel HillOpenDoorClimatehttps://www.opendoorclimate.com/WorldwideConservation and Climatehttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/conservationandclimatetag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3697552025-12-04T00:00:00Z2025-12-05T13:41:00ZJavakhk – Read & Return – Փոքր գրքապահարաններ համայնքի համարԵս ուզում եմ ստեղծել «Կարդա և Վերադարձրու» փոքր գրքապահարանների ցանց քաղաքի տարբեր հատվածներում։ Իմ նպատակն է ոչ միայն խթանել ընթերցանությունը, այլ նաև զարգացնել վստահություն և փոխանակման մշակույթ համայնքում։ Յուրաքանչյուր պահարան կլինի գեղեցիկ, յուրահատուկ ձևավորված և տեղադրված այնպիսի վայրերում, որտեղ մարդիկ հաճախ են լինում՝ դպրոցներ, ուսումնական կենտրոններ, հանրային տարածքներ։
Ինձ համար կարևոր է, որ մարդիկ տեսնեն՝ գրքերով կիսվելը ոչ միայն օգտակար է անձնական զարգացման համար, այլ նաև միավորում է մարդկանց և դարձնում համայնքը ավելի ակտիվ և կենդանի։ Յուրաքանչյուր պահարան կստանա տեսանելի ուղերձ՝ «Կարդա և Վերադարձրու», որպեսզի մարդիկ գիտեն՝ կարող են վերցնել գիրք, կարդալ և վերադարձնել կամ փոխանակել ուրիշով։
Ես պլանավորում եմ ներգրավել տեղական երիտասարդներ և արհեստավորներ, որպեսզի ստեղծվեն ոչ միայն գրապահարաններ, այլ նաև համայնքային արվեստի գործեր, որոնք կլրացնեն քաղաքային միջավայրը և կծնեն ստեղծագործական հետաքրքրություն։ Այս նախաձեռնությունը կմիավորի մարդկանց՝ հարմարավետ և բնական միջավայրում, որտեղ նրանք կարող են գտնել նոր գիտելիքներ, զրուցել և փոխանակվել գաղափարներով։
Ես հավատում եմ, որ փոքր ներդրում՝ գեղեցիկ և տեսանելի նախագծի վրա, կարող է ունենալ մեծ ազդեցություն։ Այս նախագծով ես ցանկանում եմ խթանել ընթերցանությունը, կապեր ստեղծել մարդկանց միջև և ոգեշնչել երիտասարդներին ավելի ակտիվ, հետաքրքրասեր և պատասխանատու լինել համայնքի հանդեպ։SARKIS SHAHINYANRead & Return – Փոքր գրքապահարաններ համայնքի համարArmeniaJavakhkhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/javakhktag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3667062025-12-03T00:00:00Z2025-12-05T06:45:40ZLower Hunter – Lotus Asocsa Lotus ASOCSA was created as a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental sanctuary where survivors of trauma are met with empathy, understanding, and hope. Our mission is to break the silence surrounding trauma, reduce the stigma that often isolates survivors, and ensure that no woman ever feels she must carry her pain alone.
Currently, our region lacks after-hours support groups, leaving many survivors to face their most vulnerable moments in isolation. This gap in care creates an urgent need for accessible, ongoing support — without which the consequences can be deeply damaging.
Lotus ASOCSA addresses this critical need through peer-led support groups that provide survivors with a welcoming space to share their experiences, be heard, and begin the healing process alongside others who truly understand their journey. For many participants, these groups are not just a form of support — they are a vital lifeline.
To continue this essential work, we are seeking funding to provide stationery and journals to our participants. These materials empower survivors to find their voice, express their feelings, and engage more deeply with the healing process. Your support will also help amplify awareness about the urgent need for after-hours trauma support services, reaching women who may still be suffering quietly and unaware that help exists.
With your help, Lotus ASOCSA can continue to offer hope, healing, and connection to those who need it most — ensuring no woman has to face trauma alone.Jillian RaeLotus Asocsa http://lotusasocsa.org.auAustraliaLower Hunterhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/lowerhuntertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3668742025-12-03T00:00:00Z2025-12-04T10:37:53ZGlasgow – Glasgow Drop-InWe are seeking funding to support our weekly Glasgow Drop-In, a vital community space for local Care Experienced people aged 16 and over.
For many of our members, growing up in care has led to experiences of isolation, stigma, and disconnection that often continue into adulthood. The Glasgow Drop-In directly addresses this by creating a safe, welcoming place where people can come together in a shared positive identity, build friendships, and feel a true sense of belonging. It is not only a social group, but also a hub of opportunity, where members can take part in well-being activities, explore creative interests, and connect to other Who Cares? Scotland membership offers.
Now running for over two years, the Drop-In takes place every Thursday evening at our National Office in Glasgow. Each week, members can enjoy games, group activities, food, and conversation, alongside occasional special trips to the theatre, cinema, or theme parks.
Crucially, one of our Lifelong Advocates is always present. This means the Drop-In is not only fun and social, but also a safe place to seek advice, raise concerns, and access rights-based support that many otherwise struggle to find.
The impact is clear. In a recent survey, 94% of members said the Drop-In had helped them develop relationships that matter to them, and that it made them feel good about themselves. The words of participants speak volumes:
“It’s the first time in my life where I have been made to feel welcome and part of something.”
“Thursdays are my favourite day of the week, because I get to see you lot.”
“I’ve met new people and reconnected with old friends.”
“I feel safe and happy when I’m there.”
“I attend because it helps my mental health, I feel people listen to me when I'm here and it's safe, and cause the staff understand me"
The Glasgow Drop-In is more than a weekly meet-up. It is a lifeline of connection, joy, and belonging for Care Experienced people, helping them to thrive, not just survive.
Andy RobinGlasgow Drop-Inhttps://www.whocaresscotland.org/get-support/join-a-group/United KingdomGlasgowhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/glasgowtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3840902025-12-03T00:00:00Z2025-12-04T21:48:51ZGeorgetown, MA – Royals Music ProjectMy project is mainly about repairing the broken and worn-down instruments that have been neglected in the band storage room of GMHS (Georgetown Middle High School). There are many instruments in there that have been collecting dust and many of them are non-functional anymore. There is also the opportunity for families in Georgetown to bring their own personal instruments for repair as well. As a Boy Scout and someone who also loves music, I saw this as an opportunity in order to repair the broken instruments in the band room. A part of this project will be working with volunteers in order to perform minor dent removal and cleanups, while others will include hiring the help of professionals to perform major repairs. I plan on also hosting music events in order to raise additional money as repairing these instruments are not cheap. Leyang ZhangRoyals Music Projecthttps://royalsmusicproject.weebly.com/United StatesGeorgetown, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/georgetowntag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3432332025-12-03T00:00:00Z2025-12-04T21:48:28ZGeorgetown, MA – Art & Soul - The Creative Club & Homework HubArt & Soul - The Creative Club & Homework Hub is a result of my passion for teaching, working with kids, and doing my part to facilitate meaningful growth for the kids of our community. I am a licensed teacher whose dream is to bring new opportunities to Georgetown and the surrounding area. Sports are fantastic and our kids participate on town teams, but we also need a space where kids can problem solve, design, build, create, make mistakes, rebuild, communicate, work with a team, and ultimately, everything in between! I want to create a place where kids are excited to be afterschool or while on break. A place that offers clubs for any of the following: Arts and Crafting, STEM, Board Games, Legos, Creative Writing, Book Clubs, or Volunteering/Charity Work. I also envision Art & Soul being the spot where kids want to come to do their homework, work on projects, get some guidance, or be challenged and enriched by a licensed teacher and even more importantly, by a community member who deeply values giving kids a place to safely take risks.
For photos and videos please visit - Facebook: Art & Soul - The Creative Club & Homework HubKristen NicholsonArt & Soul - The Creative Club & Homework Hubhttps://artandsoulcreativeclub.com/United StatesGeorgetown, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/georgetowntag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/4039932025-12-02T00:00:00Z2025-12-03T00:34:28ZBaltimore, MD – Lineage & Legacy Recording ExperienceThe Lineage & Legacy Recording Experience™ (LLRE) is a culturally grounded storytelling and archival project rooted in Black oral tradition, music, ancestral reverence, and communal memory. LLRE creates immersive spaces where Black people can remember, reflect, and record the stories that make us who we are, including:
• Studio Experiences — intimate, guided recording sessions where participants respond to music and memory prompts and leave with audio keepsakes.
• Remembering Walls — interactive installations at community events where people reflect, honor their ancestors, and name the stories that shaped them.
• Lineage & Legacy Rememberings™ Deck — a 54-card companion deck with music cues, memory prompts, playful moments, and youth-friendly cards used to spark storytelling in families and community gatherings.
• Activations & Pop-Ups — place-based storytelling moments
Across these touchpoints, Lineage & Legacy protects Black stories that are often forgotten, unrecorded, or held quietly within families. It ensures our voices are remembered with care, joy, and dignity.
Earlier this year, we captured over a dozen powerful recordings from Black women founders, mothers, grandmothers, and daughters. They shared stories about lineage, maternal inheritance, entrepreneurship, joy, survival, and the songs that shaped us.
With this grant, I will transform those recordings into the Lineage & Legacy Album, a mixtape-meets-audio-documentary that blends storytelling, music cues, interludes, and sound design. The album will reflect how Black women in Baltimore are showing up in a socio-political climate working against us—and doing so with brilliance, tenderness, and intergenerational strength.
This project will also bring closure to early 2025 Lineage & Legacy activations and culminate in a community Listening Party in February/March 2026.Brittany JanayLineage & Legacy Recording Experiencehttps://www.lovingaccountability.com/lineageandlegacyUnited StatesBaltimore, MDhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/baltimoretag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3884142025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-17T08:20:54ZLiverpool (Inativo) – A Space For UsA Space For Us is a 3-step process identifying how to make cultural spaces in the Liverpool City Region more accessible and welcoming for people with disabilities. Disabled-led Tip Tray Theatre, in collaboration with 20 Stories High, Knowsley Council, Sefton Council & Culture Liverpool will map spaces, create 3 case studies & an artistic response with local disabled artists and evaluate & circulate our findings to the sector in order to establish positive and lasting sector change for venues, artists and audiences.
The arts sector continues to exclude disabled people—both as audiences and as artists.
100% of our team identify as disabled and neurodiverse.
37.5% of our participants identify as disabled.
38.5% identify as neurodiverse.
71% come from working-class backgrounds.
Barriers We Encounter Daily
-Lack of accessible facilities and transport.
-Limited or non-existent BSL, audio description, or relaxed performances.
-Underrepresentation of disabled people on stage and in staff teams.
-Unsafe or unwelcoming environments, often caused by lack of awareness or poor communication.
By placing disabled voices at the centre of consultancy, creative practice, and evaluation, we can shift the cultural sector from exclusion to belonging.
This isn’t just about access—it’s about reshaping the cultural landscape to reflect society more honestly, more fully and more creatively. Our research and maps will be released publicly, alongside the artistic responses. This vital research will create resources that will be available to all, providing disabled people with maps that can be used to improve their experience at cultural venues, and information for venues to improve access.
“This was the most accessible workshop I’ve ever been to. Fidget toys, clear communication, quiet space, everything thought of. It showed me what the arts could look like if disabled people were truly centred.” –Participant at a Tip Tray Theatre movement workshop 2025Maisy GordonA Space For Ushttp://tiptraytheatre.comUnited KingdomLiverpool (Inativo)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/liverpooltag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3897312025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-11-15T00:58:49ZKuala Lumpur – Skkm orang asli church 21st anniversary dinnerSkkm orang asli church 21st anniversary fundraising dinnerGoh ming hunSkkm orang asli church 21st anniversary dinnerMalaysiaKuala Lumpurhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/kualalumpurtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3783152025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-02T02:19:35ZOn the Water – Resonances on the WaterI’m creating Resonances on the Water, a participatory sound and poetry performance along the St. Lawrence River in Montréal. The project invites audiences to listen to and reflect on the river’s shifting soundscape—its natural rhythms, industrial echoes, and human stories—through a series of short performances and recordings that blend clarinet, spoken word, and field sound.
Each performance transforms a public riverside space into a listening site. Audiences will be given small audio recorders or QR access to short sound pieces that merge archival river sounds, poetry, and live music. The goal is to reawaken our connection to water not just as a resource, but as a living presence with memory and voice.
The project will culminate in a one-day outdoor event with invited musicians and writers, followed by the release of a short digital EP featuring recordings made along the river. It combines artistic expression, environmental awareness, and community participation, creating a shared experience that resonates beyond the performance itself.
By reimagining the St. Lawrence as an instrument and storyteller, Resonances on the Water encourages audiences to listen deeply—to sound, to the environment, and to one another.Kristine DizonResonances on the WaterWorldwideOn the Waterhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/onthewatertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3700422025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-29T19:20:17ZOttawa – opncnvs pop upNovember’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to [Allan André] (http://allanandre.com) to support public, co-created art.
“[opncnvs] (https://www.opncnvs.ca/) is building a public art studio where anyone can create, connect, and explore the creative mindstate,” says Allan. “So far, we’ve hosted activations at Nuit Blanche, Geary Art Crawl, and Future Block Vanier, as well as pop-ups at Grounded Kitchen and Drip House.”
“Our next project,” he continues, “is a month-long creative exhibition where every canvas begins blank and evolves through public participation. Each label will feature a title prompt, and participants will sign their names as co-creators. The works will grow over time, then be auctioned to raise funds for our first permanent public studio.”
“Rooted in Ottawa’s creative community,” says Allan, “opncnvs believes every blank canvas is an invitation to connect, create, and reimagine what art can be together.”
Allan is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his murals and live painting. He is also a founding member of the Ottawa Black Art Collective.Allanopncnvs pop uphttp://www.opncnvs.caCanadaOttawahttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/ottawatag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3992402025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-17T08:21:05ZLiverpool (Inativo) – Ride to NorishThis project is a community initiative that delivers food parcels to people using cargo bikes instead of cars or vans. Many people who need support cannot get to a walk-in foodbank because of mobility issues, health problems, vulnerability, or lack of transport. To make sure no one goes without help, volunteers cycle around Liverpool delivering food directly to people’s doors.
The volunteers use large cargo bikes with storage boxes on the front, allowing them to carry heavy and bulky food parcels safely. They deliver weekly across areas such as L4, L5, and L7. This helps people who are isolated, unwell, or unable to travel, and it means they still receive food support throughout the year.
An important part of the project is its focus on the environment. By choosing bikes instead of motor vehicles, the team reduces pollution, saves fuel, and cuts down carbon emissions in the city. Cargo bikes are a green and sustainable way to travel, and they also help volunteers stay active. Because the bikes cost less to run than vans, more money can go into supporting the people who need help.
The project also aims to show how cycling can be part of the solution for cleaner, healthier cities. Volunteers hope that more foodbanks will start using cargo bikes in the future to reduce car usage and make local deliveries more eco-friendly.
Many of the people receiving deliveries cannot leave their homes because of physical health, mental health, or other challenges. For them, having food brought directly to their door makes a huge difference. Alongside food parcels, the organisation also offers other support such as low-cost food options, computer access, and signposting to additional services.
Overall, this project shows the power of combining community care with sustainable transport. By delivering food on bikes, volunteers are supporting vulnerable people, protecting the environment, and building stronger neighbourhoods.
Aisha HabumuremyiRide to Norishhttp://col8.orgUnited KingdomLiverpool (Inativo)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/liverpooltag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3830652025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-01T16:12:17ZDisability – Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.Our Mission
Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. is a peer-run disability grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to preserving, protecting, and defending liberal democracy and our civil rights, no matter who is in power at the local, state, and federal levels.
Our Vision
Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that disabled Americans, who comprise close to 30% of the population, are seen, heard, included, elevated, and given a seat at the table. In addition, we aim towards proportionate representation in politics, government, society, and other spheres.
**What our grantee is saying:** Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. celebrated its inaugural anniversary on December 2nd. Following the 2024 election cycle, I knew that the Current Occupant of the White House and his co-conspirators posed a threat to the disability community. This realization motivated the establishment of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc., to emphasize safeguarding the rights of individuals within the disability community and to offer a platform for political engagement rooted in intersectional disability liberation. As the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc., I am aware that our efforts over the past year have been impactful, especially given our status as a new organization; however, receiving this grant signifies the recognition of our impact. The Awesome Disability Award represents the inaugural grant awarded to Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. This financial support will amplify our civic engagement initiatives by enhancing our messaging and refining our website.Nieta GreeneDisability Community for Democracy, Inc.https://linktr.ee/dcdinc12WorldwideDisabilityhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/disabilitytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3678482025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-01T16:48:39ZNew York City, NY – Fix Up Foster Bike ParkWe are excited to support the Foster Bike Park as our November grant recipient! Foster Bike Park, located next to Yankee Stadium on [164th St in The Bronx](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zy9Y2HuVhDNCH8Rm7), is a former ice skating rink that has been home to the BMX community since 1988. With generations of riders coming through the park the space is a staple of BMX in NYC and beyond.
Brendan Vail writes: _"The DIY wooden course constantly changes and we are excited to be making some much needed repairs to the park through the cold months to keep things running smoothly into the spring._
_"We provide helmets everyday and give out new and refurbished bikes to kids in the community regularly as well as hosting a number of annual events to bring riders from all over the northeast and beyond out to hang and ride."_
This AwesomeNYC grant will help keep Foster Bike Park in working order before their big renovation which is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026.
[Follow the park on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fosterbikepark/) to keep up on our the free events that they host through the year
Brendan VailFix Up Foster Bike Parkhttps://www.instagram.com/fosterbikepark/United StatesNew York City, NYhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/nyctag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3702972025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-05T03:03:04ZToronto – Electric Neon ClockElectric Neon Clock is a multidisciplinary performance and installation based on a 119-page WWII Canadian government custodial file that details the forced displacement, dispossession, and surveillance of my Japanese Canadian family.
While my past work has explored the lives of strangers through found objects and media, this project pivots inward—to archival materials that belonged to my own family, offering a deeply personal entry point into a collective history.
Presented as a fictional auction, Electric Neon Clock transforms dry bureaucratic records into a living, participatory experience. The gallery becomes an imagined auction house, where audience members, seated as remote bidders, listen through telephones receivers to story fragments, bidding instructions, and surprising asides. A voiceover and original musical score layer in historical context and emotional tone, while projections, performance, and archival materials (including family photos and 16mm film footage) bring each “lot” to life.
Each item in the Kobayashi family inventory, once seized by the government, is used as a narrative anchor to explore migration, memory, and the complexities of value. What is the worth of a children’s harmonica or a fishing boat, when seen through the lens of forced uprooting? Who gets to assign meaning to personal history?
This immersive and sometimes humorous work invites audiences to grapple with the bureaucratic coldness of state surveillance and the warm, fragile details of lived experience. It's a meditation on how we inherit trauma, how we keep stories alive, and how art can transform loss into connection.
Currently in development, Electric Neon Clock will premiere as a solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Mississauga located in the GTA in Summer and Fall of 2026.A.S.M. KobayashiElectric Neon Clockhttps://www.asmk.ca/WP/performance/electric-neon-clock/CanadaTorontohttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/torontotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/4107852025-11-30T00:00:00Z2025-12-17T08:21:16ZLiverpool (Inativo) – The Croissant of Inequality At The Croissant of Inequality, our community café in Kensington, we run a much-loved weekly Special Needs Karaoke session every Wednesday daytime. It has quickly become one of the happiest parts of our week, a safe, joyful space where adults with disabilities, additional learning needs, and mental health challenges can sing, socialise, build confidence, and feel celebrated. We want to expand and enhance this project so it can reach even more people and offer a truly awesome experience.
Many of our regulars face significant isolation and rarely have opportunities to take part in fun, accessible activities. Karaoke might seem simple, but for our group it is transformative: it encourages communication, supports emotional expression, builds friendships, and gives people a chance to shine in a community that fully embraces them.
We’re applying for £500 to create “The Croissant karaoke Club”, an improved version of our Wednesday sessions with:
Better equipment (microphones, props)
A small PA upgrade to make vocals clearer for those with hearing difficulties
Lyric sheets in accessible formats
Themed weeks to spark imagination (Disney, musicals, 80s classics, etc.)
Refreshments so everyone feels welcomed and included
Every penny will directly enhance the experience for participants
Kensington is one of Liverpool’s most deprived areas, and this project offers a rare opportunity for people with additional needs to participate in something fun, expressive, and confidence-building. The café is already a trusted environment, meaning those who would struggle in mainstream settings feel safe enough to join in.
This project is imaginative, unusual, and deeply joyful. It takes our already-loved karaoke sessions and turns them into a supportive, confidence-boosting weekly event that brings energy, laughter, and belonging to people who need it most.Sue BurkeThe Croissant of Inequality http://www.l-c-r.co.ukUnited KingdomLiverpool (Inativo)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/liverpooltag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3736322025-11-28T00:00:00Z2025-11-28T15:27:51ZRhode Island – Aunty's House: Building Walls / Making SpaceAunty's House is a community art studio and program space inclusive of all youth, which includes having dedicated zones for youth. Much of their programming is centered on facilitating parent-artists and visitors bringing their kiddos to the space. In order to make this more efficient, AFRI is supporting Aunty's House with funds for the production of moveable walls. The walls will create areas that give kids a sense of independence whilst being close to the adults. The walls will be fabricated by a mom and "wicked amazing carpenter."Lilly ManycolorsAunty's House: Building Walls / Making Spacehttp://www.auntyshousestudio.orgUnited StatesRhode Islandhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/rhodeislandtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3671542025-11-27T00:00:00Z2025-11-27T20:36:58ZYerevan – Գյումրու պատերի գունավոր կյանքըՄեր նպատակն է վերափոխել Գյումրիի հասարակական պատերը՝ տեղադրել կեռամիկական գորգեր (ceramic tile murals)՝ համայնքի մշակութային և էսթետիկ արժեքները լուսաբանելու համար։ Յուրաքանչյուր գորգը կլինի ձեռագործ, տեղական կեռամիկ ձեռագործարանների պատրաստած, օգտագործվելու են գույներ և դիզայններ, որոնք արտացոլում են Գյումրու պատմությունը, մշակույթը, ինքնությունը։ Այս կեռամիկական գորգերը ոչ միայն կդառնալ քաղաքային զբոսաշրջության նոր տեսարժանություն, այլև կիրականացնեն համայնքային հպարտություն, ներգրավվածություն՝ երիտասարդների, արվեստի ուսուցիչների, կամավորների։Վաղարշակ ԱսատրյանԳյումրու պատերի գունավոր կյանքըhttps://www.instagram.com/chamur_gyumri?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MW11cnRiNW5zMDFpcw==ArmeniaYerevanhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/yerevantag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3703732025-11-27T00:00:00Z2025-11-27T20:37:25ZYerevan – Functional Juggling in ArmeniaFunctional Juggling is a creative initiative that uses the art of juggling as a tool for inclusion, coordination, and emotional expression. Through workshops and performances in schools, community centers, and NGOs, we introduce juggling as a fun and accessible way to improve focus, balance, and teamwork — while inspiring joy and curiosity.
In Armenia, a country still facing isolation and the effects of displacement, Functional Juggling offers a space for connection and empowerment. Participants learn not just tricks, but confidence and resilience — discovering that mistakes are part of the play, and success comes through rhythm and collaboration.
The project aims to deep the work already done with different institutions, where we have worked in 2025, with children and adults with disabilities (Unison NGO; Mayri), and elders (Mission Armenia).
Here are some useful links to understand the power of this work:
https://hetq.am/en/article/172498
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA2AfJGnVv8
https://youtu.be/KyvsRSRFSR4?si=4C06tgWPIgEY4uM4
Juggling transforms the way we think about learning, failure, and collaboration. It’s playful yet deeply human — an art form that brings people together across borders, languages, and abilities. In Armenia, where opportunities for creative and inclusive education are limited, this project opens new ways to move, think, and connect.
It also engages teachers and social workers, introducing them to new educational and therapeutic tools.
Functional Juggling in Armenia is more than a workshop — it’s a movement for joy, resilience, and inclusion through circus arts.
With your help, we can create more tools for engaging people with differrent mental and physical barriers, such as the Juggling Board, sensory props (beanbags, pois, etc), stilts, and others. We believe that your support can bring a lot of possibilities for Functional Juggling to get more visibility and importance inside Armenia, where it's still an unknown technique for many.Ezequiel GuiragossianFunctional Juggling in Armeniahttps://www.instagram.com/circo.fractal/ArmeniaYerevanhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/yerevantag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3696192025-11-25T00:00:00Z2025-11-26T03:18:19ZChicago, IL – Light Up the Season Tree Lighting CelebrationAltgeld Gardens, a historic Chicago Housing Authority community on the city’s far South Side, is home to generations of families who have faced systemic disinvestment, limited resources, and barriers to opportunities. Many residents experience economic hardship and food insecurity, and the community has few safe, family-friendly holiday activities. Light Up the Season was created to change that; to bring joy, unity, and pride back to Altgeld during one of the most meaningful times of the year.
This annual celebration transforms the neighborhood into a bright, welcoming winter wonderland. Volunteers from across the city come together with residents to decorate 15–20 lamp posts along 130th Street and throughout the Gardens, surrounding the community’s 30-foot holiday tree. The result is a neighborhood-wide display that brings warmth and light to an area that too often goes overlooked.
Beyond the decorations, Light Up the Season offers something even more special;connection! Families gather to enjoy hot cocoa, music, and photos with Santa. Children receive free toys and warm coats, ensuring they not only feel the spirit of the holidays but also have what they need to stay safe and comfortable through winter. A festive photo backdrop invites neighbors to capture memories and celebrate their community together.
The project’s goals are simple but powerful:
Beautify Altgeld Gardens with festive lights and decorations that inspire pride and positivity.
Bring joy to local families by providing toys, coats, and refreshments at no cost.
Engage volunteers in meaningful service that fosters connection and community ownership.
Increase visibility of Altgeld Gardens through local media and social coverage that highlights the community’s resilience and unity.
With support from this microgrant, Light Up the Season will continue to grow; spreading holiday cheer, strengthening neighborhood bonds, and reminding residents that they are seen, valued, and celebrated.Ricardo WaddyLight Up the Season Tree Lighting Celebrationhttps://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/mentoring-groups-bring-holiday-spirit-to-the-south-side/United StatesChicago, ILhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/chicagotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3805632025-11-24T00:00:00Z2026-03-08T22:51:58ZSouth Bend, IN – Neighbors Nourishing NeighborsThis project In the spring of 2022, Jackie Wilda and I began work to establish a free-standing community free fridge (or "freedge") in the Near Northwest Neighborhood with the goal of addressing food insecurity, minimizing waste, and building community through the sharing of resources. We were able to launch this project in the spring of 2023 through the generosity of an Awesome Foundation grant and the gifts of time, ideas, and resources from our neighbors.
Now, two years later, we've made great progress on those goals with the help of many volunteers and partnerships with Cultivate Food Rescue and Sunchoke Farms. Team member Ben Lerman has made this project truly sustainable by working with volunteers to coordinate pickups from Cultivate five days/week. Molly Moon has contributed deep knowledge of food systems and fundraising through her work with the Purple Porch and Unity Gardens.
Together, we distribute hundreds of pounds of food per week by placing it in an outdoor fridge and a set of cabinets (both housed in a protective shed) that is open at all hours. This resource differs from some food banks and pantries in that there is no need to "prove" need in order to access it and it the people who use it can go at their own convenience.
We would like to expand these efforts by adding an upright community freezer and a shed redesigned with accessibility in mind. In fact we already have the plans because a group of architecture students from Notre Dame designed them for us during a collaboration on MLK day in 2024. Adding a freezer would allow us to share a larger quantity of food each week and meet greater need, especially in the wake of cuts to government safety net programs. A redesigned shed would continue to protect the fridge/freezer from theft, while also making it easier for anyone with mobility challenges to use the cabinets. We love knowing that our neighbors both contribute to and benefit from this resource.Tara SmithsonNeighbors Nourishing Neighborshttp://feedafriendsouthbend.comUnited StatesSouth Bend, INhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/southbendtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3927342025-11-24T00:00:00Z2025-12-01T02:33:28ZSouth Bend, IN – RMHS Greenspace BeautificationAt River Montessori High School, a micro-school that offers replicable, mixed-income, Montessori education, our downtown campus shares a large greenspace with First Presbyterian Church on Colfax Avenue—open patches of land are not so rare in the heart of downtown South Bend, where much of the grand architecture of our once-booming city center has been lost. Every day, this unassuming lot transforms into a hub of student life: a lunch spot, a volleyball court, a place for aikido practice and archery drills, a field for casual football, and an outdoor classroom where students breathe, move, and connect.
We see so much potential in this space. We envision a living hedge—a native plant border that transforms this open lawn into a defined and beautiful outdoor sanctuary. This hedge would serve multiple purposes: offering visual privacy, reducing street noise, supporting pollinators, and decreasing the weekly burden of mowing. It’s a small ecological shift with a big ripple effect.
Our students are eager to help design, plant, and tend the hedge as a project that blends science, sustainability, and stewardship. The church supports the idea, and the broader community would greatly benefit from the beautification of this space.
This project is also part of something bigger. South Bend is experiencing a meaningful resurgence—from its post-industrial slump to now, South Bend has become a city known for startups, the arts, and vibrant public spaces. With each passing year, the downtown corridor becomes more walkable, more inviting, more alive. As the lights come back on downtown, we want to add to the beauty. A thoughtfully planted native hedge along Colfax contributes to our city’s momentum—a living symbol of how beauty, ecology, and education can work together to transform a block, a community, and a city.
A native hedge isn’t flashy, but it IS awesome: it’s low-maintenance, high-impact, and entirely rooted in South Bend’s growth-centered spirit.Kira BraggRMHS Greenspace Beautificationhttps://rivermontessorihs.org/United StatesSouth Bend, INhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/southbendtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3924072025-11-24T00:00:00Z2025-12-01T02:34:24ZSouth Bend, IN – Renovating South Bend’s Newest Bed & BreakfastSafe and I just purchase Cushing Manor, a second empire home in the historic Washington District that used to be an award winning bed and breakfast. For the past decade, it was neglected and needs a lot of work. Our goal is to fully renovate this home to make it shine once again. We will fully rebrand the business and have decided on the name Brickhaven Inn Bed & Breakfast. We are excited to immerse ourselves into the community and be part of the current effort to rebuild South Bend. Amanda and Safe BrewerRenovating South Bend’s Newest Bed & Breakfasthttps://www.brickhaveninn.com/United StatesSouth Bend, INhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/southbendtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3689322025-11-20T00:00:00Z2026-01-04T00:29:07ZHamilton-Wenham, MA – Hamilton Wenham Pollinator PathThe problem: "Many species of pollinators are experiencing dramatic declines. Populations of native bees and other pollinators are threatened by climate change, pesticide exposure, habitat degradation and agricultural intensification, declining populations of native flowering plants, and introduced pathogens."- Audubon
Pollinators provide pollination services to over 180,000 different plant species and more than 1200 crops. That means that 1 out of every three bites of food you eat is there because of pollinators. - The Pollinator Partnership
With the dramatic decline of pollinators, more than 1,200 crops are also at risk of declining thereby decreasing the amount of food produced. Since most pollinators can only travel up to 5 miles (depending in the species), many towns throughout New England have created Pollinator Paths. These are patches of land at a school, along the highway, in parks, or in people's backyards where plants necessary for pollination are grown. Our neighboring town of Beverly, MA is an example (see Project website) of where a robust Pollinator Path has been implemented successfully. Currently, neither Hamilton nor Wenham have a Pollinator Path which means their pollination is limited in distance. I am therefore, applying for seed money (literally and figuratively) to add more Pollinator gardens in our two towns so that Beverly's bees, for example, have someplace to land in Hamilton or Wenham before pollinating again in another neighboring town with a Pollinator Path. My aim is to provide a link where there currently is none.Heather RyanHamilton Wenham Pollinator Pathhttps://www.greenbeverly.org/garden#mapUnited StatesHamilton-Wenham, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/hamilton-wenhamtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3663422025-11-20T00:00:00Z2025-11-21T02:50:56ZGloucester, MA – Girls bathroom renovation. The second-floor girls' bathroom is by far the most used as well as the most in need of some TLC. Which is why I've been working on a complete renovation and re-painting of it. With a garden mural around the mirrors/chalk wall, Elegant and uplifting patterns on the majority of the walls, and a much more appealing color palette than hospital white. The aforementioned chalk wall is a big point of controversy because of the vandalism, but I say that the girls should not only have the opportunity to make their own mark, but also write lovely, uplifting things. It being a chalk wall that eliminates the issue of harmful and upsetting vandalism. Helping leave the school a little better and a little prettier than when I first came would be such a wonderful opportunity. And with this money, I can make this vision a reality and then some. Marliese BowersGirls bathroom renovation. United StatesGloucester, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/gloucestertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3694222025-11-20T00:00:00Z2025-11-22T00:06:22ZKingston – the laundry projectHomelessness in Kingston continues to grow, and with it the number of people struggling to meet even their most basic needs. As of September 2025, Kingston’s by name list recorded 600 people actively experiencing homelessness. Behind that number are hundreds of individuals doing their best to survive without access to clean water, bathrooms/showers and laundry.
At Trellis HIV & Community Care, we see how something as simple as clean clothing can change how a person feels about themselves and how others see them. For those living outdoors or in unstable housing, being able to wash their clothing affects more than their appearance. It touches health, dignity and belonging. When clothing is dirty or damp for long periods, it can lead to skin irritation and infections, worsen existing health conditions, and create barriers to accessing work, housing and health care. It can also contribute to social isolation and the kinds of stigma that keep people from seeking help.
The Laundry Project was created to respond to this very gap. With support from Awesome Kingston, trellis plans to purchase second hand laundry machines, and establish a low-barrier laundry space for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Kingston. It is a small, practical step towards restoring the dignity and health of those who are often forgotten.
This project grew out of ongoing research being conducted through St Lawrence College. My applied thesis “Laundry access, personal hygiene and health outcomes: Impacts on the quality of life for people experiencing homelessness in KFL&A”, examines how access to laundry and hygiene services influences well-being. While formal data is currently being collected, early observations and community discussions point to a clear truth: without access to laundry people lose far more than cleanliness, they lose confidence, connection and a sense of self worth.
Kingston currently has one laundry option for this population, however the hours are limited and by laviniathe laundry projectCanadaKingstonhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/kingston-ontag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3680892025-11-20T00:00:00Z2025-11-21T02:48:46ZGloucester, MA – 3rd Annual Operation Keep Gloucester WarmFor the third year in a row, Together Gloucester is leading Operation Keep Gloucester Warm, a community-wide effort to collect and distribute winter coats, boots, and snow gear to local children, families, and individuals in need — all for free.
Last year, we distributed more than 400 new and gently used coats, along with boots, hats, mittens, and snow pants to our neighbors, young and old, housed and unhoused. With rising costs and cold New England winters, too many of our neighbors face the season without proper protection from the cold.
This year, we’re expanding our reach with more collection sites, local business partners, and volunteers. We’re working with schools, churches, city departments, and neighborhood organizations to make donating easy and to ensure every coat finds a new home. The event culminates in a joyful community distribution day on Saturday, December 6 at Trinity Church, where families can select the items they need in a warm, welcoming environment.
Operation Keep Gloucester Warm reflects what makes our city so special — neighbors looking out for neighbors. Every coat, every act of kindness, and every partnership helps keep Gloucester’s community spirit alive.Kristin Michel3rd Annual Operation Keep Gloucester Warmhttps://www.facebook.com/TogetherGloucesterUnited StatesGloucester, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/gloucestertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3668632025-11-19T00:00:00Z2025-11-21T03:06:55ZLake Mac – Newcastle CALD Tutoring CentreThe Newcastle CALD Tutoring Centre is a community-driven initiative designed to support young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, especially refugees and migrants. Many of these students face significant barriers such as language challenges, disrupted schooling, and limited access to educational resources, which impact their academic performance and confidence.
The centre will provide free English and Math tutoring sessions for high school students every Thursday, running weekly two-hour programs from February to November. These sessions will be led by qualified educators and trained volunteers who will provide individualised support to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall academic skills.
Project Aims:
Prepare students for their educational pathways by introducing them to different options for higher education and careers.
Encourage refugee and migrant students to pursue education opportunities confidently and overcome barriers to participation.
Provide mentoring to help students choose their future field of study and understand the steps needed to achieve their goals.
Foster social inclusion and community connection by creating a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Offer workshops for parents to better engage with their children’s education.
By bridging these gaps, the Newcastle CALD Tutoring Centre will not only improve academic outcomes but also inspire a lifelong love of learning and ambition for future success.Ashraf Abdelbaky Newcastle CALD Tutoring Centrehttp://www.caldconnect.org.auAustraliaLake Machttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/lakemactag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3824372025-11-19T00:00:00Z2025-11-07T06:43:50ZKuala Lumpur – Charity drive to phuketBGAM &
PENGAMAN-PDRM
CHARITY DRIVE TO PHUKET 2025
KL - IPOH - KANGAR - PHUKET - HATYAI - KL
19TH - 24TH NOVEMBER 2025 (6D5N)
Empowering the next generation
Every mile of this incredible adventure contributes directly to BGAM Tun Hanif Omar Education Fund &
Pengaman-PDRM Autism Centre.Foo jong weeCharity drive to phukethttps://forms.gle/r6ZkeGpwfoTPvbcL7MalaysiaKuala Lumpurhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/kualalumpurtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3687032025-11-18T00:00:00Z2026-01-24T16:11:55ZUtrecht – De Utrechtse MelkboerDe Melkboer komt weer terug naar Utrecht!
Wat? Mijn liefde voor de stad en voor koeien wil ik combineren in een Stichting: De Utrechtse Melkboer. Verse biologische melk van koeien uit (de directe omgeving van) Utrecht. Kinderen, volwassenen, alle geïnteresseerden kunnen langskomen om meer te weten te komen over de koe en om kennis te maken met waar melk vandaan komt. Educatie is een belangrijk onderdeel van dit project.
Hoe? In verschillende Nederlandse steden begrazen schapen bermen en parken, zogenaamde stadskuddes. Waarom zou dat niet met koeien ook kunnen? Ik zie voor me dat ik in de zomermaanden van stadspark naar stadspark reis met mijn twee koeien en ze daar ter plekke melk. Tussen november en maart staan ze in een weiland.
Waarom? Ik geloof dat dierwaardige duurzame melkveehouderij bestaat. Dierenwelzijn staat bij mij voorop. Ik zie mijn koeien als werkneemsters met rechten. Ik wil dat ze zoveel mogelijk natuurlijk gedrag kunnen laten zien. Op veel (biologische) boerderijen doet men zijn best om dit te realiseren maar voor mij gaan deze systemen nog niet ver genoeg.
Waarom in de stad? Opgroeiend in de stad Utrecht kwam ik weinig in aanraking met landbouwhuisdieren. Ik had, tot ik als volwassenen me ging verdiepen in de veehouderij en zuivelproductie, ook nooit beseft hoe dat pak melk in onze koelkasten terecht komt. Ik geloof erin dat als mensen letterlijk zien hoe een koe melk geeft, ze bewuster om zullen gaan met zuivelconsumptie. Daarnaast is het ook ontzettend leuk om met een koe interactie te hebben. Het is niet voor alle mensen, kinderen, haalbaar om een boerderij te bezoeken. Er zijn natuurlijk wel stadsboerderijen, waarvan het Griftpark twee koeien heeft. Deze koeien worden niet gemolken. Rebecca KraanenDe Utrechtse MelkboerNetherlandsUtrechthttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/utrechttag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3841862025-11-18T00:00:00Z2025-11-19T03:36:40ZPortland, OR – Swim MeetSwim Meet is a public art event series I began at my local indoor swimming pool at Matt Dishman Community Center in Northeast Portland last spring. The events are created collaboratively with local artists of the Dishman community I've met during my daily swims, and utilize social practice art methodologies to expand how the pool can be a site for play, creativity, and community-building. The project was started in response to the reduced play-based social programming at the Dishman pool due to citywide budget cuts following the pandemic. Using the appropriated language of the “swim meet,” or swim events where swimteams race one another, we’re interested in rethinking the idea of a Swim Meet to be a gathering space for fellow swimmers of all ages, identities, and abilities to find joy and intergenerational connection through unconventional pool parties.
In this project so far we have hosted an underwater singing circle, a monthly Hot Tub Book Club where we discuss books about swimming while we soak, and a social club for Unsynchronized Swimmers. We’re seeking funding to continue our Swim Meet series so we can provide 5 additional public events from January - June 2026. The events will be informed by past Dishman favorites, like cardboard boat races in the pool, as well as introduce new artist-led programs like a poetry reading from the diving board, a disco splash mob with the Friday morning aqua aerobics class, and an attempt to set Portland's record for largest group cannonball.
The Dishman pool is a compelling site for this project because it naturally brings many different kinds of people in the neighborhood together and encourages a culture of care, camaraderie, and curiosity. Because swimming pools have historically been a site of inaccessibility on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexuality, ability, and body type, we are interested in how Swim Meet might recenter the pool as a place of leisure, joy, and equity for all Dishman patrons. Clara HarlowSwim MeetUnited StatesPortland, ORhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/portlandtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3682872025-11-18T00:00:00Z2025-11-22T00:35:41ZNewburyport, MA – Still Seen: Art for Elders
Still Seen is a Newburyport-based monthly art outreach project bringing handmade art and human connection to isolated seniors. Each month, I will create and mail 25–35 original 4” x 4” mixed-media paper artworks to homebound elders and nursing home residents who receive few visitors.
Each piece will feature a single encouraging word — hope, love, wisdom, kindness, joy, gratitude — paired with thoughtful imagery and a removable double-sided adhesive so it can be easily displayed. Every artwork will be personally addressed to the recipient, affirming dignity and belonging: our elders are valued, respected, and still seen.
Community Need
Loneliness among elders is widespread yet often invisible. In Newburyport, many seniors—especially those in long-term care—experience profound isolation that affects both emotional and physical health.
Days and weeks can pass without visitors, phone calls, or personal mail. A small handmade artwork, received unexpectedly in the mail, can serve as a tangible reminder that someone cares. Still Seen transforms isolation into a moment of connection, warmth, and recognition. It’s a quiet act of beauty and affirmation that says: you matter, you are remembered, you are still seen.
What We’ll Do
1. Partner Outreach (i.e., Newburyport Council on Aging, Churches, Meals on Wheels)
2. These partners will help share flyers or bulletin announcements inviting isolated seniors—or their family members/caregivers—to opt in to receive monthly art.
3. Opt-In Process:
Interested seniors or caregivers text the senior’s name and mailing address to Liz Desmarais (978-387-2749). Only basic contact info will be collected, solely for mailing the artwork.
4. Monthly Mailing:
Each month, I will create, package, and mail 25-35 small artworks to participating seniors. Every piece will include a short note and removable adhesive for safe display.Liz DesmaraisStill Seen: Art for Eldershttp://N/AUnited StatesNewburyport, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/newburyporttag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3678722025-11-17T00:00:00Z2026-03-11T19:36:43ZPittsburgh, PA – Geared for GirlsIf there is one thing Daisy is certain of, it’s her love for cars. As a self-described “huge car buff,” she fixes cars on her own, making car ownership affordable. Her awesome project, “Geared for Girls,” aims to give women the confidence they deserve when it comes to their cars. As she says, “I would love nothing more than to create other feminine car enthusiasts, we are a dying breed!”
The project scope would include teaching women basic automobile knowledge, basic maintenance and repair, and how to drive a manual transmission. Teaching women how different parts of the car work and function, she says, will give them a better understanding of how it all works, alleviate anxiety, boost confidence, and ultimately save money.Daisy CaronGeared for GirlsUnited StatesPittsburgh, PAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/pittsburghtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3894692025-11-17T00:00:00Z2025-11-18T16:12:49ZPoughkeepsie, NY – The Cozy Book ProjectI am writing on behalf of Poughkeepsie High School to request funding to support our Cozy Book Project & Winter Warmth Initiative, scheduled to take place during our upcoming Parent Teacher Night. This event is designed to engage families, promote literacy, and ensure that our youngest community members are supported during the winter season.
This year, we aim to provide free books, child-friendly activities, and access to academic tools such as Infinite Campus, all while offering free on-site childcare for families. In addition, we hope to distribute winter hats, gloves, and mittens to children in need within our community.
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Supplies needed for warm, welcoming spaces within the school library
These resources will directly support our mission to strengthen literacy, increase family involvement, and meet essential needs during the coldest months of the year. Our goal is to remove barriers that often prevent families from participating in school events while also providing tangible support to our students.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and your commitment to improving educational experiences and outcomes for the Poughkeepsie City School District community. We would be grateful for the opportunity to bring this important project to life with your support.Andrea Kutchma-French & Dr. Shannon MersandThe Cozy Book ProjectUnited StatesPoughkeepsie, NYhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/poughkeepsietag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3698672025-11-17T00:00:00Z2025-11-18T16:13:11ZPoughkeepsie, NY – Adding some positivity/pride in to PMSThe Poughkeepsie Middle School School Store Start-Up Project seeks funding to create a student-operated school store that promotes financial literacy, responsibility, and real-world learning opportunities. The store will serve as a hands-on learning laboratory, where students can practice essential skills in math, communication, teamwork, and entrepreneurship, while providing affordable school supplies and spirit wear to their peers.
We are requesting any dollar amount to cover start-up expenses, including inventory, equipment, point-of-sale supplies, signage, and marketing materials. The long-term goal is for the store to become self-sustaining through sales revenue and student management.
The proposed school store will expand these opportunities by enabling students to acquire valuable job skills, collaborate with their peers, and experience the responsibilities of managing a business. The store will also align with our school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative by reinforcing positive behavior and responsibility. Students will have opportunities to earn and redeem PBIS rewards through the store, creating a practical and motivating connection between positive behavior and real-world outcomes.Christina GurneeAdding some positivity/pride in to PMSUnited StatesPoughkeepsie, NYhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/poughkeepsietag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3678682025-11-16T00:00:00Z2025-11-17T19:36:12ZSanta Cruz, CA – Warm Winter Community DinnerOur school seeks support to host a Warm Winter Community Dinner for families in the Pajaro community, many of whom are facing housing instability or food insecurity under the McKinney-Vento program. This project will bring our school community together for a warm holiday meal and provide families with blankets and essential comfort items to help them through the colder months.
This small act of care will have a big impact — offering warmth, dignity, and connection during a difficult season. The event will be organized by staff, students, and volunteers, emphasizing the power of community compassion and belonging. With the Awesome Foundation’s support, we can ensure that every family who attends feels seen, supported, and valued.Laila Ybarra VazquezWarm Winter Community DinnerUnited StatesSanta Cruz, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/santacruztag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3686392025-11-16T00:00:00Z2025-11-17T19:28:33ZSanta Cruz, CA – Second SaturdayWatsonville Second Saturday is a new monthly community arts event that began in July 2025. On the second Saturday of every month, Historic Downtown Watsonville transforms into a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community. The streets come alive with live performances, local art, youth showcases, hands-on activities, and delicious food that reflect the heart of our community.
This project was created to make art accessible to everyone while supporting local artists, youth, and small businesses. Each event provides an opportunity for residents to engage in art-making, experience live performances, and foster community through shared creativity.
Watsonville Second Saturday is led by Community Arts & Empowerment in collaboration with Pajaro Valley Arts, the Watsonville Public Library, the Watsonville Youth Center, and a growing network of local artists and community groups who bring new ideas, performances, and workshops each month. These partnerships ensure that every event is inclusive, bilingual, and family-friendly.
Although the program is still in its early stages, it has already started building excitement and pride in Watsonville’s downtown. Our long-term vision is to grow this event into a cornerstone of cultural life in the Pajaro Valley, uplifting creativity, strengthening community ties, and celebrating the diversity that makes Santa Cruz County so unique.Kathleen CrocettiSecond Saturdayhttps://watsonvillesecondsaturdays.my.canva.site/United StatesSanta Cruz, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/santacruztag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3677802025-11-15T00:00:00Z2025-11-14T02:41:30ZCass Clay – Solid Ground Transitional LivingSolid Ground Sober Living is a community-centered program of The Lotus Center in Moorhead, MN, designed to provide safe, stable housing and supportive services for individuals in recovery. Our mission is to create a home environment where residents—whom we call “neighbors”—are supported in their journey toward long-term sobriety, independence, and community connection.
Many of our neighbors arrive at Solid Ground facing significant barriers. One of the most pressing obstacles is the lack of access to vital documents such as state IDs, birth certificates, and Social Security cards. Without these documents, individuals are unable to apply for jobs, secure housing, access healthcare, or enroll in educational opportunities. For many, the cost of replacing or obtaining these documents—often $30 to $50 per item—can be overwhelming and keep them stuck in a cycle of instability.
Our project seeks to remove this barrier by providing scholarships to cover the costs of vital documents for our neighbors. With $1,000 in funding, we would be able to provide direct assistance to residents who need identification to move forward in their recovery and life goals. Whether it is applying for a job, signing a lease, or accessing medical care, having these documents in hand opens doors and creates opportunities that are essential to rebuilding their lives.
What makes Solid Ground unique is that it not only offers housing, but also fosters a supportive, peer-driven community. Residents share meals, participate in household responsibilities, and engage in programming that connects them with resources and education. Through partnerships with local organizations, neighbors gain access to health services, life skills training, and opportunities for personal growth.
By supporting this project, you are investing in a simple yet transformative solution. A birth certificate or ID may seem small, but for someone rebuilding their life. MirandaSolid Ground Transitional Livinghttps://thelotuscenterinc.org/United StatesCass Clayhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/cassclaytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3682032025-11-14T00:00:00Z2025-11-24T21:13:46ZLos Angeles, CA – Copper SirenThe City of Los Angeles, like many other cities across the country, began installing air raid sirens shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when the United States formally entered World War II. During the war, the network expanded to 225 sirens, tested on the last Friday of each month. The sirens were only activated once in response to enemy plane sightings, an erroneous report that tragically caused widespread panic, several accidents, and three fatalities. Following the war, the system was repurposed for the newly developing Cold War as a nuclear warning network, accompanied by bomb shelters and “duck-and-cover” drills. Over time, faulty wiring and natural wear led to frequent false alarms. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union and easing global tensions, the system was deactivated in 1985. Because dismantling was considered too costly, most sirens were simply abandoned in place. While many have since been removed with city development, roughly 130 remain standing across Los Angeles today.
This project, Copper Siren, centers on Siren #165, located near Bellevue Avenue and Edgeware Road in Echo Park. The project proposes to coat the siren and its supporting structure in copper leaf, sealed with a protective acrylic topcoat to prevent oxidation. This treatment visually lifts the siren out of its everyday environment to allow the public to pause, recognize, and reflect on its presence within a contemporary context. Long abandoned, the siren stands as an overlooked relic built on collective notions of security, anxiety, preparedness, surveillance, and technology. Over its eighty-year history, our relationships to these ideas have evolved, splintered, and warped, and will continue to change over the decades to come. The project has required dedicated research about history and past precedents, and will require community, neighborhood council, and district councilmember support, and collaboration with the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Cultural Affairs.Justin StadelCopper Sirenhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQJ_3ESWVvduX2IChX2E2iecyA_z8kFz/view?usp=sharingUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/los-angelestag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3610632025-11-13T00:00:00Z2025-11-20T02:20:04ZSt. Paul, MN – Among the Poppy Seed Congratulations to our November 2025 Grantee, Among The Poppy Seed.. The $1,000 grant will help Hmong men and women share their triumphs in their recovery journeys.
Wand Vue, who applied for the grant, explains in more detail this project. "Bridging Across Mountains (BAM) has had weekly Hmong men's and women's recovery support group meetings since February 2024. Many of the members from the Twin Cities share their journey of triumph through substance-use recovery, mental health, first-generation Hmong-American experiences, refugee and immigration, and intergenerational trauma. With their lived experiences, our project aims to create a 10-week journaling and expressive art to bring their stories to life, where we can share the tapestry of their healing journey from the jungle of Laos to the United States.
This project will be the first of its kind, a booklet that collectively shares the experiences of Hmong women and men through recovery, mental health, and healing. The Hmong culture has long used storytelling to heal and learn from one another. BAM plans to continue these cultural practices through our collective journaling experiences and sharing our stories with our community, creating a road map for individuals with lived experiences and breaking down stigma and shame. BAM chose to name this project Among the Poppy Seed because poppy seed "paj yeeb" has a significant meaning to the Hmong people. Paj Yeeb symbolizes renewal and hope, and we aim to create this master piece to give hope and healing to anyone experiencing recovery and mental health."
Wanda VueAmong the Poppy Seed http://www.bammn.orgUnited StatesSt. Paul, MNhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/stpaultag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3740882025-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-01-13T16:22:54ZIpswich, MA – Jingle Bell Walk Jingle Bell Walk is an annual event organized and run by Interact which occurs in our community. This event has influenced the lives of children greatly and their families. Lifelong memories have been created here. Many of us went to it as kids and still remember it to this day. This will be the 15th year that Interact has run this event.Julia SoaresJingle Bell Walk United StatesIpswich, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/ipswichtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3694302025-11-12T00:00:00Z2025-11-18T16:01:46ZAnn Arbor, MI – History Happens HereHistory Happens Here (HHH) was founded by two archivists, Janet Rhodes and Caitlyn Riehle. While working together at a Midwestern library, we realized that we could not serve the diversity of our patrons equitably when they wanted to research their local histories. It is an unfortunately common scenario in historical archives that discriminatory collecting strategies have resulted in collections with severe gaps. This inspired us to create partnerships with local communities and work together with them to gather evidence of their pasts for preservation. However, in the process of collecting materials from community members, we found ourselves facing new challenges - a lack of trust between organizations, incomplete documentation, and ownership and copyright concerns. We created HHH to transform archival collecting by looking forward instead of backwards, documenting what is happening right now for its historic value in the future.
Starting in the summer of 2025, we began attending and photographing local events, preserving personal stories, and recording community concerns about the changes happening in Detroit and how they are directly affecting residents. We also collect physical materials such as posters, flyers, programs, and other ephemera that help paint a portrait of Detroit culture in this moment. Creating an archive with this evidence - the way people live now and the changes taking place - is crucial for future generations who may need to use their community's history to advocate for themselves and decide their communities’s future.
The intended impact of HHH is to ensure that from 2025 onward, the history of Detroit can be told inclusively. This means that people of any background will be able to see themselves, their struggles and their successes, reflected in the telling of Detroit history. They can then use this information to educate others, meet their predecessors, and create a life for themselves that has learned from the lessons of the past.Janet RhodesHistory Happens Herehttps://historyhappenshere.my.canva.site/United StatesAnn Arbor, MIhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/ann-arbortag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/3701822025-11-12T00:00:00Z2025-11-13T18:24:41ZIpswich, MA – Yule Gift Giving With the government shut down and the holidays right around the corner we would like to send out a reminder about our Yule Gift Giving Program.
For the 4th Year in a row, Apothecary Suil Crow, with the help of the community, assists families fallen on hard times and in need, have a magical holiday season.
Each year we help hundreds of low income families in the Greater Cape Ann area receive gifts wrapped by the jolly elf and trees if needed with assistance from Wolf Hill Garden Center, and donors for artificial trees.
This year we continue the tradition of bringing holiday joy to neighbors, friends, families and children with the help of people just like you! This year we will be stuffing giant stockings filled with treasured surprises. Starting on November 4th when our tree goes up the names of children in the community will be available to choose to be an elf. All gifts must be returned to the shop wrapped and labeled by December 12th at the latest.
Elf's can sign up below and once the names of children arrive we will let you know it’s time to pick up a stocking and to choose your child(ren) in need.
We work with various organizations and non profits in the area. We also have a signup sheet for families to register to receive a gift from the North Pole.
How do families that have signed up receive their gifts for their children?
We contact the parents when gifts are ready to pick up. The parents then will come before or after hours to pick up their items.
How do families receive the trees we provide?
If families sign up for a real or artificial tree we contact them once ready for pick up. For the real trees we supply families with a gift card to Wolf Hill Garden Center to pick out their tree with their family to enjoy the time honored tradition.
Please consider helping us this year continue a tradition that we began 4 years ago. Let’s remind the families in need in our community that there TRULLY is magic in the air and yes there is a Santa Claus.Rebeccah PearsonYule Gift Giving https://www.facebook.com/share/1BWNuMqnjX/?mibextid=wwXIfrUnited StatesIpswich, MAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/pt/chapters/ipswich