Centro Multicultural La Familia, Inc. -- Grant amount: $1,300
The Pontiac group is offering a program, "Mothers and Children Staying Active," for their clients. The goal of the program is to teach families the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.
Rochester Downtown Development Authority -- Grant amount: $2,000
Fire & Ice Fest is the premier winter activity for families in Oakland County. The three-day family event features winter activities including ice skating, tube sledding, broomball, dog sleds rides, cross-county skiing and snow shoeing, all free of charge.
Orion Township Parks & Recreation -- Grant amount: $1,000
Orion Township Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Lake Orion DDA and Oakland County Parks and Recreation to present the "Doggie Dash & Pet Expo." Dog lovers of all ages are invited to walk with their pets on Saturday, October 8.
Great Lakes Cancer Institute -- Grant amount: $1,200
"Managing Cancer through Health & Fitness"
The institute is hosting a 12-week workshop series that focuses on the benefits of health and fitness for people diagnosed with cancer. The program will be held at the McLaren Physical Therapy Sports Medicine and Fitness Center in Clarkston.
HAVEN -- Grant amount: $975
"Fun with Food, Fitness & Family Project" will be offered to adult and child clients staying at HAVEN's domestic violence shelter and to non-residential counseling clients from other HAVEN programs. The project will feature a series of exercise classes accompanied by cooking demonstrations featuring low cost, healthy foods and drinks.
Houston Fitness Consultants -- Grant amount: $1,000
Houston Fitness Consultants are developing a program to "combat" childhood obesity - Childhood Obesity Prevention Squad (C.O.P.S. Fitness). The program includes production of a video exercise program and development of a website to be made available free to Oakland County school teachers and coaches.
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County - Hispanic Outreach -- Grant amount: $1,000
The grant will support a soccer league for children in Pontiac.
Oakland Family Services -- Grant amount: $1,873
Oakland Family Services will use grant funds to purchase play equipment for their Children's Learning Center, a nationally accredited childcare center service children from birth to age 5.
Holly Academy -- Grant amount: $500
The "Fitness Run/Walk" program at Holly Academy is focused on getting the students, faculty and local neighborhood residents active and more physically fit. The grant will enhance the school's walking path with several exercise stations.
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve -- Grant amount: $1,000
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve will purchase 12 sets of children's cross county skis and poles for its program, "Winter Recreation Rocks!" It introduces children to the many outdoor recreational activities available during the winter months.
New Passages -- Grant amount: $1,334
New Passages operates seven residential homes for developmentally disabled adults. The grant funding will be used to create a bowling league for the residents, providing physical activity and community integration.
Eagle Creek Academy -- Grant amount: $1,400
The academy is sponsoring an after school gymnastics club called "Fantastic Gymnastics!" The grant funds will be used to purchase equipment including gym mats and a balance beam.
Judson Center -- Grant amount: $1,722
The Judson Center will purchase adult tricycles and biking helmets for each of their six group homes.
Kids Kicking Cancer -- Awarded: $900
The grant will help fund the "Kids Kicking Cancer" martial arts therapy program at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland.