The Clay Electric Foundation approved 9 applications for January 2025 in the amount of $115,500.
Wheelchairs 4 Kids - $10,000
(Clay County)
Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other assistive equipment at no charge. Grant funds will support the Let’s Roll program.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - $14,000
(All counties)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Grant funds will provide materials for FCA Campus and Community Huddle group sessions.
ACORN Dental Clinic - $20,000
(Alachua County)
Founded in 1974, the ACORN Clinic uses volunteers to provide high-quality, low-cost health and dental care to low-income patients with and without insurance and with little financial resources to pay for their medical needs. The funds will support the Rural Sponsorship Program, which will provide funding for dental care to rural patients.
Knights of Columbus Holiday Helpers- $10,000
(Clay County)
The Knights of Columbus Council of Keystone Heights provides support in the community by providing services or products to individuals, families or organizations in need. Grant funds will support the Holiday Helpers program, which will supply toys for children and meet needs of families and seniors during the holidays.
Bradford County Education Foundation - $20,000
(Bradford County)
The Bradford County Education Foundation exists to improve the quality of education by increasing community involvement and support for the eight Bradford County Public Schools. Grant funds will support literacy improvement and the purchase of classroom book sets.
Hawthorne Area Resource Center - $10,000
(Alachua County)
Hawthorne Area Resource Center is a collaborative effort between the First United Methodist Hawthorne and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion to serve the most vulnerable population as a food pantry and resource center within Hawthorne and surrounding areas. Funds will be used for food pantry provisions and supplies as well as Social Services support to families in crisis.
The Way Free Medical Center - $20,000
(Clay County)
The Way Free Medical Clinic, Inc. is committed to improving access to health care by providing free medical services for the uninsured residents of Clay County. Funds will support the expansion of free medical and dental services by providing patients with critical patient care supplies needed for their treatment and wellbeing.
Mission of the Dirt Road - $10,000
(Clay County)
Mission of the Dirt Road is a Wesleyan Missional Community in Keystone Heights that offers meals, community services, recovery and support meetings, and children’s programming. Funding from the grant will help the mission in assisting community members obtain legal identification documents.
Alachua Conservation Trust - $1,500
(Alachua County)
The Alachua Conservation Trust works to protect the natural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources in and around North Central Florida. Grant funds will support the Creekside Environmental Ed for Kids program.