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FOUNDATION FOCUS
Help for Those Who Need It Most
Community grants ensure support is received by people of all ages
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How to
Apply for a
Grant
Organizations may apply for
grant funds four times per year.
The fourth-quarter grant applications are due Aug. 25, 2014.
An application may be obtained
by calling Jess Parrish Medical
Foundation at 321-269-4066
or by visiting parrishmed
foundation.com/grants.
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community wellness programs, such
as emergency prescription medication and dental assistance.
The JPMF community grants committee meets four times a year to review
applications. Each year, grants totaling
approximately $50,000 are awarded to assist
diverse North Brevard residents.
Titusville attorney Jerry W. Allender is serving his
fourth year as chairman of the foundation's community
grants committee. He has served on the JPMF board
of directors since 1993 and was chairman from 2006
to 2008. Other grants committee members are Santi
Bulnes, Herman Cole, David Ferguson, Jessie Kirk,
Patricia Manning, EdD, J.J. Parrish III, Howard Rinker,
DDS, and Turmy Sieveking.
"As a nonprofit organization raising funds to promote
the health and wellness of North Brevard," Allender
says, "we are extremely pleased that we are able to award
grant funds to small organizations that have a shared
passion for helping our community."
CALL
Y
ou probably know the Jess Parrish Medical
Foundation (JPMF) as the fundraiser for new
programs and services at Parrish Medical Center.
But did you know that JPMF also gives back to the
community to a variety of organizations that help people
of all ages? In fact, some of the organizations that have
received grants in the past may be ones you support too.
JPMF is dedicated to supporting and enhancing
healthcare outreach, patient care, rehabilitation and
wellness services that contribute to a better quality
of life for citizens in North Brevard. That's why grants
are awarded to community organizations whose purpose
and mission are consistent with-and supportive of-
Parrish Medical Center.
Some recently awarded grants include:
* Aging Matters in Brevard: $1,500 to help elderly
and disabled individuals maintain independence and
maximize quality of life.
* BETA of Titusville: $1,000 for its "Girls Are
Great" program.
* Casting for Recovery: $3,000 for three North
Brevard breast cancer survivors to attend the 2013
retreat, which incorporated the elements of
fly-fishing with professional counseling and breast cancer education.
* Children's Home Society
of Florida: $2,000 to purchase critical items or
services not covered by insurance
for pregnant women or new mothers in North Brevard through the
Healthy Start program.
* The Women's Center: $4,700
to purchase clothing and food for
victims of domestic violence who are
residing in the Titusville safe house.
* Titusville YMCA: $10,000
in scholarship funds to support
children and families who cannot afford the services.
* North Brevard Charities
Sharing Center: $15,000 for
http://www.parrishmedfoundation.com/grants
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Contents
Tasty Tips Chef
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
Hospital Specialists
I’m Allergic to That Medication ... I Think
Stress SOS
The Truth About Sunscreen
The Transformers
Get Your Head in the Game
The Journey Continues
On the Cover
The Foot Follies
Friendly Fat
Virtual Health
Life After Leaving the Hospital
Screen Savers
People to Support You in Your Fight Against Diabetes
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