Brady, a full-line janitorial supply, equipment and foodservice distributor, which announced its new charitable giving campaign “Brady Shines” as part of its 70th Anniversary celebration in 2017, announced the beneficiaries from its second grant cycle December 1 – February 28. More than 30 applications from all Brady territories were submitted applying for funds to benefit education- and youth-based organizations.
“Brady is dedicating $20,000 total per cycle to support non-profits focused on education, youth programs and more,” said Travis Brady, President and CEO. “We formed an internal committee to review all submissions and determine the distribution of funds based on a variety of factors. The committee chose to focus on groups who are promoting healthy and active lifestyles with our youth for the Spring cycle. We are so proud to be supporting these tremendous organizations.”
• Awakening Seed School – Phoenix, Arizona – This innovative, compassionate learning community will use funds to install a wheelchair ramp to their playground.
• Cyril Wengert Elementary School – Las Vegas, Nevada – A small and mighty Title 1 school looking to expand their school garden and outdoor classroom.
• Damion Gosa Memorial Foundation – Phoenix, Arizona – DGMF strives to empower, encourage, and inspire at-risk youth through after school and summer activities including mentoring and basketball programs.
• Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School – Las Vegas, Nevada – This school will be using funds to develop a cross-curriculum outdoor garden and community for its students.
• Easter Seals Nevada – Las Vegas, Nevada – One of Nevada’s largest organizations serving people with disabilities, they will use grant dollars to support their Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities.
• Endeavor Elementary – Nampa, Idaho – This school seeks to enhance features on their outdoor playground and engage the students to design certain features.
• Girls on the Run Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada – This life-changing non-profit program is designed to inspire girls in 3rd through 8th grade to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
• The Sandy Club, "A Safe Place for Boys & Girls" – Sandy, Utah – Serving disadvantaged and under-served youth ages 5-18 years old providing recreational activities and after school programs.
Brady Shines’ next cycle launched March 1st and will accept applications through May 31st. Non-profits in 16 geographic territories focused on education- and youth-based programs are invited to submit grant proposals for consideration. Organizations from the previous cycles are welcome to apply again. Full details are available at www.bradyshines.org.