Published Date: October 28, 2014
Cincinnati, Ohio, October 28, 2014 -- The Charles H. Dater Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $418,000 in September, including $30,000 to Starfire for expansion of its staff “connectors” program to provide greater one-on-one involvement and maximize Starfire members’ public service contributions and social opportunities.
Grants made in September:
Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, $30,000. Operation School Bell, a back-to-school program that provides school clothes including fleece jackets, pants, shirts, shoes, underwear, socks and shoes along with hygiene supplies to some 2,000 children in need at area public and parochial schools.
Boy Scouts/Dan Beard Council, $10,000. ScoutReach and Learning for Life is a collaboration program that takes scouting into schools in predominantly low-income and minority neighborhoods and serves students at six CISE (Catholic Inner City Education Fund) schools.
Carnegie, $10,000. Arts Integration Programs fill an artistic cultural gap, enriching a school’s core curriculum while developing creativity in decision making and risk taking for students Pre-K to Grade 5.
Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund (CISE), $40,000. After School Study and Sports Program in conjunction with the Friar’s Club. Youngsters in kindergarten through the Grade 8 at five CISE inner-city schools learn respect, responsibility, good sportsmanship and leadership through their participation in sports activities. Challenge Camp includes all eight CISE schools.
CET - Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation, $25,000. Support of the station’s 70 hours of weekly PBS children’s programming. The Odd Squad: Making Math Fun on CET uses “government agents” Olive and Otto to both entertain and help children ages 5-8 build their math skills.
Children’s Theatre, $40,000. The 2014-15 Main Stage season features four productions and 60 performances that will be seen by more than 85,000 students, children and families at the Taft Theatre. Students from low income families attend weekday school performances free or at a nominal charge.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, $10,000. Education outreach takes the touring production of Bird Brain to over 30 elementary schools and community centers. The program is designed to complement classroom curriculum and bring heightened interest in theatre to nearly 10,000 young people in kindergarten through Grade 8.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, $10,000. An in-school education program provides exposure to the works of Shakespeare and other classics through performances and workshops for 30,000 students at more than 130 schools, including free programs at schools in underserved urban areas.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, $20,000. Sound Discoveries, the CSO’s core educational and outreach program, provides low-cost or free comprehensive, standards-based learning to over 18,000 students at Young People’s Concerts at Music Hall, through visits by musicians to classrooms and community centers, and at educator and career workshops.
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, $10,000. Second Sunday Family Showtime is a kids-oriented program featuring live entertainment by other non-profit organizations as part of the Center’s growing cultural outreach to the community. Young people attend free and their accompanying adults pay a nominal charge if possible.
Elementz, $10,000. An after-school arts program for inner-city teens features visual arts programming and teaches music, poetry and dance for inner-city teens who do not have many constructive options in their neighborhoods.
Fernside Center, $10,000. Support programs for young people grieving the death of a family member or close friend include Camp Erin, a four-day, three-night camp experience for children ages 7-12; an annual teen weekend retreat; and an adult retreat for parents and caregivers helping their children cope.
Foundation Center, $1,000. Support of programs and resources to promote public understanding of philanthropy and assistance to grant seekers and grant makers.
Hamilton Symphony Orchestra, $10,000. Private or semi-private music lessons are provided at low cost or through scholarships for Hamilton Public Middle School students who aspire to participate in the Great Miami Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Inner City Youth Opportunities, $30,000. Struggling Student to Successful Students is a free intensive after-school academic intervention and youth development program to help 60 inner-city children in kindergarten through Grade 6 develop life and social skills and improve their academic abilities.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati, $15,000. A Child Enrichment Program provides tailored services to the youngest and most vulnerable at an emergency homeless shelter. The program makes extensive use of volunteers from 27 host congregations 72 support congregations.
Josh Cares, $30,000. Specialists in the Child Life Program provide special attention for infant patients at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center whose family members are unable to be with them due to lack of resources, work or other family obligations.
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, $10,000. The production and presentation of Wartville Wizard both entertains and delivers an impactful message about litter prevention and environmental stewardship to elementary school children in Cincinnati Public Schools and other schools in the region. Students at School for the Performing Arts and Walnut Hills high schools gain experience as the actors.
Lifecenter, $5,000. The Celebrate Life Calendar 2015 is a publication distributed strategically in the community to raise awareness levels about the organ donation network by profiling donor families and recipients.
Our Daily Bread, $10,000. Kids Club is a three-days-week afternoon program providing a well-balanced meal, homework assistance, arts and crafts, games, outings and other fun activities for inner-city children ages 3-12.
ProKids, $15,000. CASA University is a year-round recruitment, screening and training program for volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in child protection situations.
Santa Maria Community Services, $20,000. The Dater4Kids program includes youth asset and support activities to foster social skills development and service learning activities that teach youth to contribute to the improvement of their neighborhood.
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, $17,000. Support for two AmeriCorps volunteers at Corryville Catholic elementary school, including after-school assistance to 75 students in the areas of academic improvement, leadership development and multi-cultural harmony.
Starfire, $30,000. The One Family at a Time program utilizes full-time staff “connectors” who work one-on-one with developmentally challenged Starfire members and their families. The emphasis is on identifying the particular interests of each member so meaningful public service work and social opportunities can be made available.
The Dater Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to carry out programs that benefit children and focus in the areas of arts/culture, education, healthcare, social services and other community needs. Information about the grantmaking process and guidelines and links to an online grant application website are available at www.DaterFoundation.org.
The private foundation was established by fourth-generation Cincinnatian, businessman and philanthropist Charles Dater (1912-1993) to ensure that his resources would continue to fund worthwhile community programs after his death. The foundation has made more than 2,400 grants totaling over $37 million since its inception in 1985.
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For additional information regarding this news release, contact Roger Ruhl (513/598-1141).
The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. is located at 602 Main Street, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
