14-04-2025
Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation awards $15,500 to SouthCoast MA, RI nonprofits
FALL RIVER — The Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation has awarded $15,500 in grants to five local nonprofits, according to a community announcement.
The foundation, which has distributed more than $250,000 since its inception in 2018, aims to support underfunded programs and services that enhance opportunities for improved health, mental health, education and food security in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
'Year after year, our grantees continue to inspire us with their dedication to meeting critical community needs,' said Anthony F. Cordeiro, founder of the Charitable Foundation. 'Whether it's helping a child find their voice through art, addressing food insecurity, or empowering children with disabilities to achieve independence, these organizations are creating meaningful, positive change. We are honored to raise funds and awareness to support their efforts.'
The grants are funded by individual donations and proceeds from the foundation's annual golf tournament and winter gala.
The recipients of the second round of 2024 grants include Saint Vincent Services in Fall River, the United Way of Greater New Bedford, LifeStream Inc. in New Bedford, Meeting Street in Providence, R.I., and My Brother's Keeper in Dartmouth.
Saint Vincent Services will use the funding to purchase supplies for its art therapy program, which serves at-risk youth ages 4 to 21. The program, led by licensed art therapists, helps clients gain insight into their emotions, develop coping skills, reduce anxiety and strengthen their sense of self.
The United Way of Greater New Bedford will use the grant to purchase backpacks and snacks for its Hunger Heroes program, which addresses food insecurity among students in need. Each April, the organization delivers 1,000 backpacks filled with kid-friendly snacks to school districts in time for April vacation.
LifeStream Inc. will use the funding to support children ages 10-18 with Hippotherapy, a therapeutic program that uses horseback riding to improve balance, strength and motor coordination.
Meeting Street will use the grant to purchase three child gait trainers, which are wheeled supportive devices that enable children who cannot walk to gain independence through mobility.
My Brother's Keeper will use the funding to support its food assistance program, which delivers groceries to more than 350 households experiencing food insecurity.
'I want to congratulate all of our grantees in the second funding round,' said Melanie Cordeiro, executive director of the foundation. 'We're grateful for the opportunity to align with these incredible organizations whose missions make a significant impact on the populations they serve; whether it's providing a balanced meal, healthy snacks or working to address the physical and emotional needs of vulnerable populations in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.'
Applications are currently open for the foundation's first round of funding for 2025. Nonprofit organizations in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island whose programs support the foundation's mission are invited to apply.
Full guidelines and application materials can be downloaded here.
Applications are due on or before June 30, 2025. Questions about grant applications or the annual golf tournament can be directed to Melanie Cordeiro at melcordeiro@
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