Three grants to community nonprofit organizations were approved by the Hamilton Community Foundation Board of Trustees at the February 2012 meeting.  These grants are possible because of forward thinking donors who realized the needs of the community are ever-changing and entrust the Foundation to address those needs.

The Hamilton Boys & Girls Club – ($50,000) was granted  to support programs for young people.  The Club’s mission is to provide a safe, positive environment combined with fun activities in order to help children build supportive relationships with peers and adults.

The American Red Cross –  ($20,000) was awarded  to support local disaster operations.  The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.  They train a unique group of volunteers (DAT-disaster action team) who are on call 24/7 and are able to respond immediately to offer assistance with food, shelter, mental health counseling and address medical needs of victims.  The American Red Cross also provides services, food and drinks to rescuers at the scene of a disaster.  

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park – ($40,000)  to support cultural and educational programs for people of all ages.