The Agua Fria Union School District hopes to bolster its skilled trades/construction program with lab upgrades to attract more students to the program and give enrolled students a safe working environment during their two-year instruction. Improvements would include a tool cage, material storage cage and outdoor workspace, to include an extended cover and a flat surface for proper drainage.
Backfield in Motion focuses on education through mastery of literacy and numeracy skills for at-risk youth that leads to a high school diploma, a foundation for higher education, and the on-job skills needed to enter the world of work. The organization uses athletics as an incentive for academic improvement and is in dire need of a renovation to the building they've worked out of since the 1950s. Project plans include painting the gym, classrooms, bathrooms and the gym floor, as well as replacing worn stage curtains.
The Borough of Fort Lee would like to create a new space for a community garden. The Borough currently has two community gardens, all of which have reached maximum capacity. This new garden will provide garden space to those residents who are seeking to use a community garden but have not been able to do so yet. Most residents do not have access to personal outdoor space or backyards, so this project will provide new access for residents to plant their own plants and vegetables.
Booth Elementary School seeks to support students' STEM education by completely renovating a classroom currently adjoining a computer lab. The school plans to build cubicles, wood-tool table stations and a tool-board wall or additional storage to support students as they engineer replica houses, models and science projects.
Barn Buddies Rescue is dedicated to the rescue of abused, neglected or abandoned farm animals. BBR wants to renovate a bus to create a Teaching Children's Library which will help children learn about agriculture and farm life.The project includes leveling the bus, constructing interior bookshelves and student desks, handicap entry ramps, as well as complete overhead shade cover and a front deck.
The Black Rock Riverside Alliance (BRRAlliance) is committed to the overall betterment of the Black Rock, Riverside, Grant-Amherst, and West Hertel communities of Buffalo, New York. For this project, they would like to create a performance space that would be local, open and free to the public, offering an underserved community the opportunity to enjoy no-cost entertainment in a beautiful, healthy, outdoor environment.
The Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay needs critical flooring repairs to ensure safety in its main programming spaces including a computer and learning lab. The current damaged and missing flooring will be replaced with new LVT and baseboards.
Cazenovia Recovery is a residential substance use center which wants to update communal living spaces in both the upstairs and downstairs apartments including kitchens, bathrooms, living and dining rooms.
Carey Services, Inc. focuses on turning abilities into opportunities and has a vision of a world where all people are empowered and equally valued in the community. This project would convert an uneven, grass area into an interactive outdoor recreation space, promoting physical, mental and social well-being for individuals with disabilities, their families and the staff who cares for them. The project would include a walking path, sports court and picnic area, including accessible picnic tables and raised community garden beds.
The Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda's Club proposes a community improvement project to address necessary building maintenance - from cleanliness to repairs - for the clubhouse where support groups meet for people impacted by cancer. This will allow the organization to create a thrift store which will provide a steady source of income. The nonprofit provides all programs and support groups and free of charge.