2008 Distribution
of Grants
Jamie's Smiles' mission is to supply supplemental funding
to outstanding programs that benefit special needs children, through grants and
other financial means. As a result, we are pleased to announce that Jamie's
Smiles has, for the first time, released two $1,000 grants to help special needs
children.
On November 5, 2008, Gretchen Bates presented one grant
to Glen H. Peters School. This school serves 300 special needs students ages
3-26 in Macomb County. They purchased assistive communication technology devices
as well as special sensory input development devices including a chair and balance
skill improvement walker for their children.
Nicholas Eckel (Student) enhances his sensory skills
while he enjoys the swing purchased with 2008 Jamie's Smiles' grant money.
Nicholas Eckel (Student) learns motor skills and enhances
his sensory development while he enjoys the moonwalk purchased with 2008 Jamie's
Smiles' grant money.
Accepting the check at Glen Peters School are front
row: Eve Marshall (Speech), Joey (Student), Nicholas (Student) and back row: Gretchen
Bates (Jamie’s Smiles), John Nader (Principal), Kathleen O’Neill (speech), Mark
Kast (PT), Kristine Tillman (PT), Pam Uitti (OT)
On November 11, 2008, a second grant was awarded to
the Macomb Infant Preschool Program for the purchase of toys, books and feeding
equipment for on-site education and training and for loan to special needs children
in the Macomb Infant Preschool Program.
Ayla, Maritsa, Danielle and Pedro enjoy the ball pit
purchased with a portion of the 2007 Jamie’s Smiles grant
On December
23, 2008, Gretchen Bates of Jamie’s Smiles and Andrea Nicolella of the Nino Salvaggio
Charitable Foundation for Children in Need presented the grant to the Macomb Infant
Preschool Program at their annual Santa Brunch for special needs children in their
program. The money will be used by MIPP for the purchase of specialized speech/communication
devices and physical/occupational therapy equipment as well as for on-site education
and for loan to special needs children in the Macomb Infant Preschool Program.
Please go here to see the
2007 Distribution of Grants
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