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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Port Houston Commission Approves Record Number of Community Grants
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, June 24, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority Community Relations Committee approved $500,000 in community grants to 24 local organizations – marking the largest group of recipients and highest total amount awarded in the program's history. Each organization was selected for its meaningful contributions to the well-being and advancement of local communities across the greater Houston port region. 'The scale and impact of this year's program reflects Port Houston's deep commitment to building a stronger, more resilient region,' said Port Commissioner Wendy Montoya Cloonan, who also serves as Chair of the Community Relations Committee. Share 'I am a firm believer in and supporter of the program and appreciate that we have this venue to listen to community partners and to support their efforts to improve quality of life in our neighborhoods,' said Port Commissioner Wendy Montoya Cloonan, who also serves as Chair of the Community Relations Committee. 'The scale and impact of this year's program reflects Port Houston's deep commitment to building a stronger, more resilient region.' Since its inception in 2020, Port Houston has awarded over $2.1 million and supported 95 programs through its Community Grants Program. In 2025, the program received a record number of applications, with 136 organizations requesting more than $4.2 million in funding. The Community Grants Program is one of the many ways Port Houston gives back to the community, aligning with its strategic priorities of jobs and maritime economic growth. By investing in programs that directly benefit residents, Port Houston is further sustaining the region's growth and supporting economic development through intentional giving. Visit the port's website to learn more about its commitment to giving back and emphasis on responsible, impactful stewardship. About Port Houston For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area's largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 private and eight public terminals is the nation's largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.5 million jobs in Texas and 3.37 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $439 billion in Texas and $906 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the website at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge awards $571K in grants to 143 nonprofits
There were 143 great reasons to celebrate. The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge held its annual Community Grants Program awards ceremony at Wintergreen Resort on June 18, awarding $571,083 dollars to 143 nonprofits through Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County, Nelson County and Highland County. Since 1992, the Community Foundation has invested over 21 million dollars in the community through grants, scholarships and education awards. This year's grant awards total was the highest in the organization's history, according to a press release from the Community Foundation. The 2025 community grant recipients varied widely in focus, concentrating on areas such as housing, mental health, child care, animals, the environment and many other needs. The one thing all 143 nonprofits have in common is that they strive to make the community stronger, the release said. Dan Layman, CEO of the Community Foundation, believes strongly in this year's recipients. 'This diverse collection of nonprofit organizations, and their talented teams, work every day to make a difference for the causes that matter to our community,' Layman said. 'Through our grants to these organizations, we have the privilege of connecting the caring people from whom these funds originated to these causes." The recipients were happy to celebrate receiving alongside their peers in the nonprofit spaces. 'I thought the event was wonderful,' said Keisha Nicholson, founder and executive director of Love Forward Foundation. 'I thought it was warm and welcoming. I was able to reacquaint myself with a lot of great leaders in the community. A lot of these organizations really feel like family. We've really grown close.' More: Juneteenth celebration comes to Staunton Angela Crawford, CEO of Blue Ridge CASA for Children, agrees. 'The Community Foundation's support reminds us that we're never alone in the work that we do,' Crawford said. 'This celebration reflects the strength and generosity of the community that we serve. Blue Ridge CASA is honored to stand among all of these amazing, inspiring organizations that are making a difference in our community.' The Community Grants Program is just one of several ways in which the Community Foundation supports the region. Through other grant programs, donor-advised funds, scholarships and education awards, the Foundation anticipates distributing over $2.5 million in 2025. In addition to setting aside some time to be celebrated and thanked, the organizations were genuinely thankful for the financial support, the release said. Ben Leonard, general manager at nonprofit radio station WQSV 96.3, thinks the organizations will use the funds to continue doing good in the community. 'It's a great way for us to continue our mission to bring broadcast education and creativity and culture into Staunton-Augusta County area,' he said. 'We're feeling the generosity of the community, and how they give back to us.' More: CDC warns of Listeria outbreak in 13 states, including Virginia This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge awards $571K in grants to 143 nonprofits
