Foundation News
June 22, 2020
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Foundation's
COVID-19 Response Grants Now Total $1,107,800 to 35 Organizations
Round 3 Grants Announced Today Award
$416,000 to 11 Organizations in Western New York
and Southwest Florida
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We are pleased to announce
our third round of
COVID-19 Response Grants
totaling $416,000 to 11 organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida. This brings the Foundation's COVID-19 Response Grant funding to $1,107,800.
Grants announced today totaling $416,000 will help the following organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with urgent needs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic:
- Arc of Erie - $42,000
- Arc of Ontario - $41,000
- Arc of Genesee Orleans - $61,000
- Arc of Wayne - $75,000
- Gavras Center - $15,000
- Lifespan - $18,000
- Lifetime Assistance, Inc. - $50,000
- Mozaic - $20,000
- People Inc. - $10,000
- LARC, Inc. (Southwest Florida) - $39,000
- STARability (Southwest Florida) - $45,000
"The most recent round of applications has signaled a change from emergency preparedness to careful planning for reopening programs and services according to NYS guidelines," said Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Foundation. "As much as everyone would like things to get back to normal, agencies are proceeding with caution given the vulnerability of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the reality that the COVID-19 virus is still with us. The Foundation is pleased to be able to provide financial assistance during this difficult time
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Golisano Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Building Officially Opens!
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The
Golisano Behavioral Health and Wellness Building
opened on June 18 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. This building, established in 2017 thanks to a $5 million gift from Tom Golisano, and completed thanks to the contributions of additional donors, will help address the rising need for pediatric behavioral health in the region.
“This new facility will help us implement a comprehensive strategy that focuses on early recognition and treatment, as well as community partnerships, to help reduce the number of children at risk, and give families a new reason to hope,” said Michael Scharf, MD, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and chief of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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People With Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Die Of COVID-19 at a Higher Rate
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NPR's investigative reporter
Joe Shapiro
writes about the alarming data obtained from NY and Pennsylvania -- "People with intellectual disabilities and autism who contract COVID-19 die at higher rates than the rest of the population and they contract the virus at a higher rate."
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, attendees can access the entire conference - including plenaries and 40+ breakout sessions - from the comfort of your home at your convenience!
- Missed the plenaries? You can watch them online starting next week!
- Breakouts every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in June.
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The Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. dedicated to making the world a better place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Foundation is devoted to opening doors to opportunity, changing negative perceptions and stereotypes, and forging unprecedented partnerships to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have pathways to personal dignity, independence, and the best possible expression of their abilities and talents throughout their lifetimes. Founded in 1985 by Tom Golisano—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader, and founder and chairman of Paychex, Inc. —the Foundation “imagines the possibilities,” advocating for families, fighting for their dignity and giving people with IDD the opportunity to thrive in their communities. With more than $45 million in gross assets, it awards about $2 million annually to non-profit
organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida.
Bailey and Friends
is a new component of the Golisano Foundation that is dedicated to supporting animal welfare in Western NY and Southwest Florida. With a focus on dogs and cats, Bailey and Friends is committed to working with shelters, rescue groups, veterinary clinics, and other lifesaving programs to promote wellness, ensure safety, and keep pets and families together.
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