| Organization |
Program Name |
Awarded |
Grant Amount |
Description |
| AIDS Community Alliance |
Carlisle HOPE |
2006-2007 |
$40,000.00 |
HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs focus particularly on African-Americans in the Carlisle area and will work through the churches and peer education. Healthy People Grant |
| AIDS Community Alliance |
Carlisle HOPE |
2006-2007 |
$40,000.00 |
HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs focus particularly on African-Americans in the Carlisle area and will work through the churches and peer education. Healthy People Grant |
| Big Spring School District |
Big Spring Middle School Middle School Wellness |
2006-2007 |
$1,994.00 |
Healthy choices for food and activity are improved through innovative middle school programming.
|
| Carlisle Area Healthcare Auxiliary |
Scholarships 2007-08 |
2006-2007 |
$25,000.00 |
Scholarships are offered to Foundation-area students in post-secondary healthcare programs. Renewal
|
| Carlisle Area OIC Learning Center |
Certified Nurse Aide Pre-Clinical and Clinical Training |
2006-2007 |
$5,000.00 |
By increasing the number of class sessions, students will be better prepared and the number of qualified Certified Nurse Assistants should increase. |
| Carlisle Area Religious Council (Project S.H.A.R.E.) |
Adult Nutrition Shortfall |
2006-2007 |
$25,000.00 |
Milk, cheese and bananas are continued components of SHAREs distribution. |
| Carlisle Area Religious Council (Project S.H.A.R.E.) |
Produce Expansion |
2006-2007 |
$42,500.00 |
Fresh produce and perishable food is stored and distributed for donation to four other regional, independent food pantries to help meet the 5 A Day USDA challenge for fruits and vegetables. |
| Carlisle Area Religious Council (Project S.H.A.R.E.) |
Adult Nutrition |
2006-2007 |
$96,747.00 |
Families receive 1% milk, cheese and bananas as Project SHARE recipients for 2007-08. Renewal |
| Carlisle Area School District |
LeTort Elementary School Dancing for Health |
2006-2007 |
$500.00 |
A dancing instructor works with elementary school students to improve attitudes toward dancing as a form of life-long physical activity. |
| Carlisle Area School District |
LeTort Elementary School Recess Physical Fitness |
2006-2007 |
$1,500.00 |
Playground equipment increases physical activity of students during recess. |
| Carlisle Area School District |
Mooreland Elementary School Fueling my Body, My Healthy Body and Bullying for Students |
2006-2007 |
$1,550.00 |
Through interactive classroom activities, second grade students increase their knowledge about nutrition and develop positive self-esteem.
|
| Carlisle Area School District |
Preschool Playground Equipment (McGowan Building) |
2006-2007 |
$2,000.00 |
Playground equipment increases physical activity of preschoolers. |
| Carlisle Area School District |
Hamilton Elementary School |
2006-2007 |
$930.00 |
Healthy Kids Shine
A health fair emphasized the importance of increased activity and improved nutrition. |
| Carlisle Area School District |
Lamberton Middle School |
2006-2007 |
$2,000.00 |
Pump It Up Fitness Day
An off-site activity day provided incentive to increase activity levels within the school student body. |
| Carlisle Christian Academy |
Health and Wellness Initiatives |
2006-2007 |
$1,620.00 |
Pedometers, incentives and other materials encourage students to increase regular physical activity. Renewal
|
| Carlisle Day Care |
Carlisle Early Education Center |
2006-2007 |
$1,010.00 |
Proper equipment should help to reduce the incidence of disease through improved hand washing. |
| Carlisle Family YMCA |
Fit for Life Summer 2007 |
2006-2007 |
$1,800.00 |
Instruction in good fitness practices and sensible nutrition continued throughout the summer months for obese teens and their families. Renewal |
| Central PA Coalition United to Fight Cancer |
Loving Souls Cancer Education Workshop |
2006-2007 |
$500.00 |
By underwriting costs for registration, health screening and outreach, minority women from the Carlisle region attended a cancer awareness workshop.
|
| Civic Club of Shippensburg |
Shippensburg Community Nurse |
2006-2007 |
$16,000.00 |
The Shippensburg Community Nurse program provides free in-home health services for the elderly and lower-income population. Renewal |
| Cumberland County American Red Cross |
Avian Flu Pandemic |
2006-2007 |
$20,000.00 |
Public education regarding preparedness for the potential Avian flu pandemic is provided to residents to enhance the disaster readiness of communities, employers, families and individuals. Foundation Initiative
|
| Cumberland County American Red Cross |
Carlisle Community Pool Shade Structure |
2006-2007 |
$2,000.00 |
A shade shelter protects swimming pool patrons at a community pool from harmful UV radiation. |
| Cumberland Valley Habitat for Humanity |
Air Filtration System |
2006-2007 |
$600.00 |
A family with asthmatic children benefit from the installation of a specialized air filtration system.
|
| Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries |
Perry Families Initiative 07-08 |
2006-2007 |
$130,000.00 |
Intensive counseling supports Perry County children who are at risk of out-of-home placement and their families. Renewal |
| Family Health Council of Central PA, Inc./Cumberland Perry Tapestry of Health |
Cooking Nutrition |
2006-2007 |
$13,614.00 |
Cooking classes geared at low to moderate income families teaches economic and healthy meals. Renewal
|
| First Presbyterian Church |
Supper in a Sack |
2006-2007 |
$800.00 |
Cooking classes are targeted specifically for families affected by diabetes.
|
| Friends of Opossum Lake Conservancy |
Trail Guides and Maps |
2006-2007 |
$1,230.00 |
Trail guides and maps are distributed so the community can fully utilize recreational activities at a local park. |
| Friends of South Middleton Parks, Trees and Trails |
Trail Map |
2006-2007 |
$1,375.00 |
Brochures featuring the location and description of all South Middleton Township hiking/biking trails help increase their use. |
| Gaudenzia, Inc. |
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Expansion |
2006-2007 |
$123,800.00 |
Access to outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents will be maintained as well as group education and support services for their families. Renewal |
| HACC Foundation |
Scholarships 2007-08 |
2006-2007 |
$75,000.00 |
Scholarships help local students who are pursuing post-high school degrees in healthcare-related fields. Students are expected to return to CAHWFs service area to work after graduation. Renewal |
| Hanover Hospital, Inc. |
Northeast Adams County Needs Assessment for Low-Income, At-Risk Populations |
2006-2007 |
$18,000.00 |
The survey will focus on the Hispanic residents and measure specifically their access to care issues in Northeast Adams County.
Healthy People Grant
|
| Hanover Hospital, Inc. |
Seniors Aging with Grace and Energy (SAGE) |
2006-2007 |
$83,200.00 |
This pilot program in collaboration with the Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority is to provide comprehensive, community-based training, education and support for residents of several senior residential sites to improve their health, fitness and knowledge. Programming will also be offered to the community as possible. |
| Hanover Hospital, Inc. |
SAGE Consultant |
2006-2007 |
$25,000.00 |
Consultation will be offered by an expert on exercise and wellness programs for seniors. |
| Historic Carlisle, Inc. |
Walking Tour of Carlisles Wayside Markers |
2006-2007 |
$1,000.00 |
Brochures feature a walking route for Carlisles historical markers. Renewal |
| Hospice of Central PA |
Care Carlisle Community 2007-08 |
2006-2007 |
$106,176.00 |
Enhanced hospice services are available for western Cumberland and Perry Counties, including an office site, palliative care and staff training. Renewal |
| Join Hands |
Accounting Software |
2006-2007 |
$350.00 |
The ability to efficiently report financial and grant activities will be enhanced with computer software. |
| Join Hands |
Family Practice Center 2006 Health Fair |
2006-2007 |
$1,650.00 |
Residents receive free health screenings at a health fair in western Perry County. Renewal |
| Join Hands |
Durable Medical Equipment Lending |
2006-2007 |
$18,000.00 |
A durable medical equipment loan program serves qualifying residents in the geographical area of western Perry County. Goossens Initiative |
| NHS/The Stevens Center |
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Program |
2006-2007 |
$115,609.00 |
Outpatient substance abuse treatment is offered to adults in Cumberland and Perry Counties, many of whom are dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse. Renewal |
| NHS/The Stevens Center |
Comprehensive Clinical Team |
2006-2007 |
$183,050.00 |
Increased availability is ensured for psychiatric services using a team made up of a psychiatrist, physicians assistant and registered nurse. Renewal |
| ParentWorks, Inc. |
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect |
2006-2007 |
$10,000.00 |
Prevention of child abuse and neglect is achieved through parenting classes and in-home education. Healthy People Grant |
| Perry County Cooperative Extension Association |
Strengthening Families |
2006-2007 |
$2,000.00 |
This evidence-based substance abuse prevention program supports young adolescents and their families in making good decisions. Renewal |
| Perry Human Services |
Shermans Valley Senior Housing Health & Human Services Coordinator |
2006-2007 |
$10,000.00 |
A health coordinator for a senior housing unit is responsible for regular assessment and early referrals to appropriate medical resources. Renewal
|
| Presbyterian Homes, Inc. |
Newville Community Wellness |
2006-2007 |
$23,467.00 |
Three projects are part of a broad-based community collaboration to improve overall health and wellness in the Newville area. One funds nutrition education for elementary-age students, one provides after school physical activities in a multi-generational setting and the other provides monthly community programs to promote parent involvement. Renewal |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Think Pink, Carlisle |
2006-2007 |
$750.00 |
Qualifying residents are made aware of opportunities for free mammography and general educational information on breast cancer prevention is provided to the public. |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Healthy RX Bridge Funding |
2006-2007 |
$56,500.00 |
Prescription assistance is provided to persons who cannot afford medications, mostly through pharmaceutical access programs. Healthy Rx also provides referrals to volunteer medical specialists.
Foundation Initiative |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Operations 2007-08 |
2006-2007 |
$1,171,313.00 |
Core support for the community health center that serves thousands of area residents through medical and dental care, tobacco cessation programs, immunizations and a prescription assistance program. Renewal $356,052 (medical); $527,403 (dental); $180,461 (prescriptions); $107,397 (tobacco cessation) |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Renovations II |
2006-2007 |
$1,600,000.00 |
Sadler Health Centers capacity to serve the un/underinsured will be significantly enhanced through major renovations. |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Western Perry County Dental Clinic |
2006-2007 |
$150,000.00 |
A locally-based dental clinic for uninsured or underinsured individuals and families residing in central/western Perry County will be opened. Goossens Initiative |
| Shippensburg Area School District |
James Burd Elementary School CATCH Kids Club |
2006-2007 |
$350.00 |
By implementing the CATCH Kids Club, third grade students increase their knowledge about nutrition and activity. |
| Substance Abuse Services, Inc. |
Carlisle Recovery Mobilization Effort |
2006-2007 |
$75,000.00 |
This program utilizes Carlisle-area persons in recovery to create an advocacy group that educates the public and policy makers about successful treatment of and recovery from substance abuse and alcohol addiction. Renewal |
| Substance Abuse Services, Inc. |
Spring Recovery Jam 2007 |
2006-2007 |
$1,325.00 |
A positive social event was held to demonstrate the results of recovery from the disease of addiction. Renewal |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA, Inc. |
Early Intervention |
2006-2007 |
$87,000.00 |
Early intervention services for children include a wide variety of therapies to minimize disabilities. Renewal |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA, Inc. |
Focus Fitness |
2006-2007 |
$135,000.00 |
This program offers fitness and nutrition education for persons with mental retardation and development disabilities.
|
| United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County |
Heating Coalition Family Assistance |
2006-2007 |
$20,000.00 |
Fuel is purchased through a local Heating Coalition which coordinates services for people in need who have exhausted or do not qualify for public-funded, home energy assistance.
Healthy People Grant
|
| United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County |
Success by Six/Preschool PATHS |
2006-2007 |
$18,324.00 |
The PATHS project will include intensive training for preschool teachers to reduce aggression and behavior problems in children while simultaneously enhancing the educational process in the classroom. |
| Upper Adams School District |
Bendersville Elementary Healthy Student Investigation |
2006-2007 |
$1,550.00 |
A healthy school initiative was enhanced with a nutrition presentation and special education materials. |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Central PA |
Western Perry Community Nurse |
2006-2007 |
$84,650.00 |
A community nurse program in western Perry County provides care for non-acute,
in-home medical needs. Goossens Initiative Renewal |
| West Shore Advanced Life Support Services, Inc. |
12 Lead EKG Monitor/Defibrillator Mandated Upgrade |
2006-2007 |
$21,540.00 |
Biphasic wave form upgrades for defibrillators and capnography (measurement of patients CO2) provide additional supports for prehospital care. |
| YWCA Carlisle |
New Face of Fitness 2007-08 |
2006-2007 |
$29,500.00 |
This health program is designed to attract and retain overweight and inactive women who traditionally do not or cannot keep up with mainstream aerobics/fitness classes. Renewal |
