2015 Grants

NONPROFIT
GRANT
PROGRAM
Grant:
$48,381

Senior Touchline Program provides daily contact for vulnerable seniors in Broward County to ensure their well-being and security while remaining independent in their homes.

211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast

www.211palmbeach.org
Grant:
$47,434

Sunshine Telephone Reassurance Program provides daily contact for vulnerable seniors to ensure their well-being and security while remaining independent in their homes.

4KIDS of South Florida

www.4kidsofsfl.org
Grant:
$75,000

Spirit of Success Institute (SOSI) provides young adults with the skills and support to successfully transition into independence.

Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

www.adoptafamilypbc.org
Grant:
$48,200

Housing Stabilization Program provides financial assistance and case management services to help families remain in their homes.

Aid To Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA)

www.avdaonline.org
Grant:
$75,000

Casa Vegso Transitional Housing provides shelter and resources to stabilize and equip families in Palm Beach County affected by domestic violence to live safer, healthier lives.

Grant:
$250,000

In recognition of Jim Moran's 97th birthday, a special grant was awarded for the Culinary Institute expansion and modernization of commercial and teaching kitchens, classrooms and event areas to help individuals with disabilities and other life challenges gain career skills and long term self-sufficiency.

The Arc Jacksonville

www.arcjacksonville.org
Grant:
$322,600

In recognition of Jim Moran's 97th birthday, a special grant was awarded for the The Arc Village to provide individuals with disabilities a neighborhood of affordable housing with support services to create a pathway to independence.

BASCA, Inc.

www.bascainc.org
Grant:
$40,000

Building Abilities to Grow Program provides job training to individuals with disabilities in Duval County and connects them with gainful employment.

BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry)

www.jaxbeam.org
Grant:
$50,000

Emergency Assistance for the Elderly Program provides low-income seniors in Duval County with the resources necessary to remain independent in their homes.

Best Foot Forward Foundation

www.bestfoot.org
Grant:
$49,950

Grounded for Life – College Advocacy Horizons Program provides academic support to Palm Beach County students in the child welfare system.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida

www.bbbsnefl.org
Grant:
$49,700

Little Steps Big Futures Program provides students in Duval County with mentoring and connections to academic enrichment to help prepare them for successful futures.

Boca Helping Hands

www.bocahelpinghands.org
Grant:
$58,646

Esperanza Catering at Boca Helping Hands provides participants with job skills, hospitality training and interview opportunities to secure gainful employment.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

www.bgcbc.org
Grant:
$271,482

Saturday Extension Program provides children and youth with weekend recreational and academic activities along with nutritious snacks and meals in a safe and fun environment.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County - Jim & Jan Moran Unit

www.bgcbc.org
Grant:
$5,000

Book Scholarship Fund provides books for youth from the Club attending college or vocational training in Florida.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

www.bgcpbc.org
Grant:
$129,885

Training Club at the Marjorie S. Fisher Boys & Girls Club provides professional development to support staff to help improve the club members’ overall experience.

Broward Housing Solutions

www.browardhousingsolutions.org
Grant:
$42,000

Housing Solutions for Young Adults provides stable, affordable housing for youth transitioning into independent living.

Broward Meals on Wheels

www.bmow.org
Grant:
$100,000

Emergency Meals for Seniors Program provides nutritious meals to seniors who are transitioning back to their homes after an illness and are in need of a helping hand in Broward County for a healthy recovery.

Broward Partnership

www.bphi.org
Grant:
$269,000

Families First! provides homeless families with the support and resources to more rapidly achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency in Broward County.

Broward Partnership

www.bphi.org
Grant:
$100,000

Partners in Health Program provides homeless individuals and families with health care, education and preventative services.

Camelot Community Care

www.camelotcommunitycare.org
Grant:
$78,901

Life Transitions Program provides extended independent living services and support for at-risk young adults in Broward County.

Cathedral Arts Project

www.capkids.org
Grant:
$30,000

Changing Young Lives Through the Arts – Theatre/Civics Program provides middle school students in Duval County with educational arts enrichment.

Cathedral Community Development Corporation

(954) 725-7611
Grant:
$15,000

Tutoring Program provides academic support in reading and math for elementary students in Deerfield Beach.

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach

www.ctrfam.org
Grant:
$30,000

REACH (Responding to Emergencies & Altering the Crisis of Homelessness) Program provides families at risk of homelessness with the necessary resources and support to achieve housing stability.

Grant:
$1,500

Build on Your Dreams recognizes the educational achievements of foster care children in Broward County.

Children's Harbor

www.childrensharbor.org
Grant:
$89,292

Academic & Life Skills Program provides academic support, tutoring, mentoring and life skills training for children and teens in its Sibling Homes and Residential Maternity Home in Broward County.

Children's Home Society of Florida

www.chsfl.org/palmbeach
Grant:
$50,000

Skills for Life Program provides life skills training, coaching and support for young adults in foster care in Palm Beach County.

Children's Services Council of Broward County

www.cscbroward.org
Grant:
$200,000

Collaborative funding supports children in the care of relatives or friends with services and resources to sustain a stable home life while caregivers work toward creating stronger, healthier families.

Children's Services Council of Broward County

www.cscbroward.org
Grant:
$340,000

Collaborative funding supports a holistic system of care for at-risk young adults transitioning into independent living.

Children's Services Council of Broward County

www.cscbroward.org
Grant:
$30,000

Broward Reads for the Record provides every child in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes with a book to participate in a countywide initiative celebrating literacy and early learning.

City of Deerfield Beach

www.deerfield-beach.com
Grant:
$31,000

PAL (Police Athletic League) promotes positive interactions between law enforcement and youth and also provides mentoring and life skills training.

City of Deerfield Beach

www.deerfield-beach.com
Grant:
$80,410

Teen Center provides youth with after-school educational and recreational activities including evenings and weekends in a safe, engaging environment.

Clara White Mission

www.clarawhitemission.org
Grant:
$100,000

Feeding Program provides meals and emergency services to the hungry and hurting in Duval County.

College Summit

www.collegesummit.org
Grant:
$40,000

Builds a college-going culture in Broward County high schools by setting expectations and engaging students in college preparedness.

Communities In Schools of Jacksonville

www.cisjax.org
Grant:
$224,280

Student Enrichment Program provides comprehensive in-school dropout prevention services for at-risk students attending elementary and high schools in Duval County.

Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach

www.cccgbb.org
Grant:
$35,400

Senior Veggie Mobile provides low-income seniors in Boynton Beach with fresh produce, emergency assistance and engagement.

Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach, Inc.

www.cccgbb.org
Grant:
$175,000

Expansion of senior support services by increasing the capacity of the Senior Veggie Mobile Program.

Community Connections of Jacksonville, Inc.

www.communityconnectionsjax.org
Grant:
$268,900

Safety Net and Prevention (SNAP) and Senior SNAP Programs provide seniors, homeless families and those at risk of homelessness with services and resources to secure and maintain stable housing.

Community Foundation of Broward

www.cfbroward.org
Grant:
$15,000

Back to School Community Extravaganza provides children with the necessary supplies to begin the school year with confidence.

Community Health Outreach

www.chojax.org
Grant:
$33,550

Food Pantry Program provides healthy food and referral services to the hungry in Duval County.

Covenant House Florida

www.covenanthousefl.org
Grant:
$70,000

Project Empower provides homeless and runaway youth in Broward County with academic instruction and tutoring to help equip them for successful futures.

CROS Ministries

www.crosministries.org
Grant:
$140,000

Gleaning and Community Food Pantry programs provide fresh produce and nutritious food to pantries in Palm Beach County.

Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center

www.cantorcenter.com
Grant:
$60,000

Senior Day and Living Room Programs provide seniors in Broward County with engaging traditional day programs and support services, as well as transitional activities to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Daniel Memorial, Inc.

www.danielkids.org
Grant:
$50,000

Project Prepare provides homeless young adults in Duval County with tools and resources to secure stable housing and transition into independence.

Deerfield Beach Middle School

www.deerfieldbeachmiddle.org
Grant:
$37,996

Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders provides students with educational support, peer-to-peer role modeling and engagement to help prepare them for successful futures.

DePorres Place Adult Literacy Center

www.deporresplace.org
Grant:
$15,000

Adult Literacy Program provides basic education and ESOL classes to individuals in Palm Beach County to empower them to achieve their greatest potential through literacy.

Dress for Success Palm Beaches

www.dressforsuccess.org/palmbeaches
Grant:
$30,000

New Directions: Women Moving Forward Faster! provides employment preparation, mentoring and job placement for unemployed and underemployed women.

Families First of Palm Beach County

www.familiesfirstpbc.org
Grant:
$59,082

Kin Support Project assists families who are raising a loved one's children with services and support to ensure a stable, nurturing home life and the children's safety and well-being.

Family Promise of Jacksonville

www.familypromisejax.org
Grant:
$30,000

Back to Work, Back to Home provides homeless families with shelter and resources to secure stable housing and regain self-sufficiency.

Family Promise of North / Central Palm Beach County

www.familypromisencpbc.org
Grant:
$30,000

Case Management provides homeless families with shelter and resources to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, Inc.

www.familypromisespbc.org
Grant:
$30,000

Road to Independence Program provides homeless families with shelter, resources and services to secure stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.

Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.

www.farmworkercouncil.com
Grant:
$50,000

BRIDGE (Bringing Resources and Information to Develop Gains in Education) provides children with educational assistance and family engagement to help improve academic outcomes.

Faulk Center for Counseling

www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org
Grant:
$28,500

Schools Preventive Counseling Program provides students in Title I elementary and middle schools in Palm Beach County with counseling and intervention services to encourage healthier decision making and relationship building.

Firewall Centers

www.firewallcenters.org
Grant:
$50,000

T.H.I.N.K. Leadership Program provides students at Crystal Lake Middle School with educational tools, mentorship and resources to help prepare them for more successful futures.

The FLITE Center

www.flitecenter.org
Grant:
$53,398

College Boost provides foster care youth in Broward County with tutoring and support to earn their GED or high school diploma and pursue post-secondary education.

The FLITE Center

www.flitecenter.org
Grant:
$97,615

TIL (Transitional Independent Living) Housing Coordination Program provides former foster care youth in Broward County with assistance in locating and securing safe, affordable housing.

The Florida State University Foundation, Inc.

www.jmi.fsu.edu
Grant:
$425,000

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at the Florida State University College of Business provides free services and resources to support the success of Florida’s business owners and expands outreach into South Florida.

Florida Youth Orchestra

www.floridayouthorchestra.org
Grant:
$40,850

STEPS (Symphonic Training, Education and Performances for Students) provides music enhancement to after-school programming at Dania and Collins elementary schools in Broward County.

For The Children Inc.

www.forthechildrenfirst.org
Grant:
$10,022

ACT Boot Camp provides students at Lake Worth West High School with educational enrichment to prepare for college readiness.

Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County, Inc.

www.friendsoffosterchildren.com
Grant:
$35,200

Kinship Connections Program provides support and resources to seniors caring for their grandchildren and other young children who have been removed from their homes.

Gateway Community Outreach

www.gcoflorida.org
Grant:
$51,000

Jumpstart Program provides food and emergency services to hungry and hurting families in Broward County.

The Glades Initiative, Inc.

www.gladesinitiative.org
Grant:
$50,000

Connecting the Glades provides families and nonprofits with coordinated health and human services and resources.

Gratitude House, Inc.

www.gratitudehouse.org
Grant:
$25,000

Child Care Program provides mothers and their young children in Palm Beach County with the necessary support and treatment to improve their overall well-being.

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc.

www.gulfstreamgoodwill.com
Grant:
$55,046

Good Leaders Program provides at-risk youth in Palm Beach County with mentoring and enrichment activities.

H.O.M.E.S., Inc.

www.homesfl.org
Grant:
$89,579

TIL (Transitional Independent Living) Supportive Housing & Self Sufficiency Program provides safe housing and compassionate support for at-risk youth transitioning into independent living in Broward County.

H.O.M.E.S., Inc.

www.homesfl.org
Grant:
$25,000

TIL (Transitional Independent Living) Internship Program provides safe and supportive housing and internship opportunities for young adults in Broward County transitioning into independent living.

HANDY, Inc.

www.handyinc.org
Grant:
$95,000

L.I.F.E. (Life skills, Independent living, Foundation building, Education / Employment) Extended TIL Program provides enhanced life skills training and emergency support for at-risk young adults ages 22-25 in Broward County.

Hart Felt Ministries

www.hartfelt.org
Grant:
$35,000

The Hart Fund provides frail seniors with compassionate care and resources to remain independent.

Harvest Drive Inc.

(954) 444-5548
Grant:
$10,000

Provides nutritious food at Thanksgiving and throughout the year to children and families in Broward County.

Heart for Children

(904) 619-6792
Grant:
$10,000

Summer Camp provides students in Duval County with support and academic enrichment in a safe, nurturing environment.

Henderson Behavioral Health

www.hendersonbh.org
Grant:
$36,000

Wilson Gardens Apartments provide transitional housing for young men aging out of foster care in Broward County.

Hispanic Unity of Florida

www.hispanicunity.org
Grant:
$350,000

Center for Working Families in Broward County helps individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency through intensive, long-term financial education, career counseling, job placement and other economic support services.

Grant:
$250,000

In recognition of Jim Moran's 97th birthday, a special grant was awarded for the Independent Living Housing Program in Palm Beach County that provides safe, supportive transitional housing to young adults working toward independence.

Grant:
$70,655

LifeSkills and Education Services Program provides young adults in Palm Beach County who are aging out of foster care with the tools and resources necessary to become independent and self-sufficient.

Grant:
$50,000

LifeSkills Program equips teens ages 13-17 residing at HomeSafe in Palm Beach County with life skills training to support self-sufficiency and young adults aging out of foster care with the tools and resources to successfully transition into independence.

Grant:
$16,500

Emergency funds to transition families and individuals into stable housing in Palm Beach County.

HOPE Outreach Center

www.hopeoutreachfl.org
Grant:
$35,000

Emergency Assistance Program provides those in circumstantial crisis with the necessary resources to help stabilize their lives and maintain self-sufficiency.

Grant:
$73,400

Emergency Shelter and Services Program provides a safe place for families affected by domestic violence in Duval County to heal and prepare for brighter futures.

Impact Broward

www.impactbroward.org
Grant:
$19,762

Relief for Caregivers Program provides respite care for caregivers to help maintain their well being while their loved ones remain in their homes.

Impact Broward

www.impactbroward.org
Grant:
$59,580

Senior Companion Program provides frail and homebound seniors with companionship and resources to maintain a healthier, independent lifestyle.

Jack and Jill Children's Center

www.jackandjillcenter.org
Grant:
$50,000

Family Strengthening Program provides parent training and resources to families throughout Broward County.

Grant:
$30,000

Independent Living Program provides housing, life skills training and support for at-risk youth in Broward County.

Jewish Family & Community Services, Inc.

www.jfcsjax.org
Grant:
$50,000

Family Life Education Program provides families in the New Town area in Jacksonville with the necessary tools and resources to improve their overall health and well-being.

Junior Achievement of North Florida

www.jajax.com
Grant:
$72,000

Financial Literacy & Economics of Healthy Eating for Youth provides financial and nutritional education for at-risk elementary school students at the Mitchell Community Center in the New Town Community in Jacksonville.

Grant:
$150,000

Kinship Program provides resources, services and support to kinship families and children in their care.

Grant:
$100,000

Family Counseling Center provides therapeutic services for families with children at risk of neglect and abuse.

Grant:
$25,000

JAX Reads empowers adults in Duval County to achieve their greatest potential through literacy.

Learning for Success, Inc.

www.kapowlfs.org
Grant:
$25,000

KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) connects businesses and community volunteers with teachers and schools in Broward County to help students apply their classroom lessons to future opportunities in the workplace.

Liberia Economic and Social Development

www.lesinc.us/
Grant:
$22,120

Food Pantry Program provides fresh, nutritious food to the hungry in Broward County.

Lighthouse of Broward

www.lhob.org
Grant:
$75,003

Vital Living Program provides visually impaired seniors with the necessary tools and support to remain safe and independent.

The Lord's Place

www.thelordsplace.org
Grant:
$80,438

Family Campus Program provides homeless families in Palm Beach County with interim housing and resources to transition into stable housing.

Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida, Inc.

www.lssjax.org
Grant:
$25,000

Health Begins Before Birth (HB3) Program provides high-risk expectant mothers with case management, nutritious food and other resources to help ensure healthy, full-term births.

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation

www.malwashington.com
Grant:
$30,000

TnT (Tennis-n-Tutoring) provides children and youth in Duval County with after-school academic assistance, mentoring, fitness activities, life skills and character development lessons.

Metro Kids Konnection

www.metrokidsjax.com
Grant:
$25,000

After-School Program provides children in Duval County with after-school educational enrichment in a safe environment.

Museum of Discovery and Science

www.mods.org
Grant:
$48,000

Transition to Independent Living Internship Program equips at-risk youth in Broward County with employment and career development opportunities.

NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) South Florida

www.nfte.com
Grant:
$74,000

Building the Entrepreneurial Community Program provides entrepreneurship education for middle and high school students in Broward County.

Northwest Federated Woman's Club Senior Center

(954) 714-3500
Grant:
$30,000

Provides wellness activities and support for low-income seniors in Broward County.

Norton Museum of Art

www.norton.org
Grant:
$20,000

PACE Program provides at-risk children and youth in Palm Beach County with academic enrichment through the arts.

OIC of South Florida

www.oicofsouthflorida.com
Grant:
$125,800

Pathways Program provides individuals in Broward County with tools and resources to gain or improve employment.

The Pantry of Broward

www.thepantryofbroward.org
Grant:
$57,500

Senior Housing Food Delivery Program provides low-income seniors with monthly nutritional food deliveries.

Police Athletic League of Jacksonville

www.jaxpal.com
Grant:
$94,200

Youth Education and Success (YES) After School Program provides students with academic support, positive mentorship and enrichment activities in a safe, engaging environment.

Russell Education Foundation

www.russelleducationfoundation.com
Grant:
$25,000

Russell Reading Program provides students in Pompano Beach with literacy skills and after-school academic enrichment.

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida

www.salvationarmynefl.org
Grant:
$105,000

Towers Center of Hope – Red Shield Lodge provides homeless women and families with shelter, services and support to achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency.

School District of Palm Beach County

www.palmbeachschools.org
Grant:
$10,000

A.C.C.E.S.S. Program provides older students with disabilities at Olympic Heights and Boynton Beach high schools with community-based educational activities, work experience and support.

Seniors on a Mission

www.seniorsonamission.org
Grant:
$25,000

Provides seniors with team-oriented volunteer opportunities to help them remain engaged and independent.

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

www.sfsciencecenter.org
Grant:
$25,000

STEM Passport Program provides science learning opportunities and museum field trips for children in Title I elementary schools in Palm Beach County.

Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc.

www.speakupforkidspbc.org
Grant:
$50,000

Guardian ad Litem Program provides support and advocacy for children in the dependency court system.

Spirit of Giving Network

www.spiritofgivingnetwork.com
Grant:
$20,000

Community Back to School Bash provides children in Palm Beach County with the necessary supplies to begin their school year with confidence.

Grant:
$20,000

Children’s Summer Arts Program provides youth in the Glades with a full-day performing arts camp along with recreational activities and field trips.

The Sulzbacher Center

www.sulzbachercenter.org
Grant:
$191,907

Family Services, Career Education and After Care programs provide shelter, case management and employment preparation to equip homeless families in Duval County for self-sufficiency.

United Way of Broward County

www.unitedwaybroward.org
Grant:
$225,000

Project Lifeline Food Distribution Program provides for the purchase and distribution of nutritious groceries and fresh produce to food pantries.

United Way of Palm Beach County

www.unitedwaypbc.org
Grant:
$50,000

Provides food boxes to those in need through Feed the Hungry food pantry.

United Way of Palm Beach County

www.unitedwaypbc.org
Grant:
$50,000

Unrestricted grant to Feed The Hungry designated by Dan and Jacquie Shorter as The Jim Moran Foundation Award honorees for 2015.

University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning

www.lastingercenter.com
Grant:
$333,333

Early Learning Florida provides a statewide professional development system to improve the practices of early learning educators and create better academic outcomes for young children.

Urban League of Broward County

www.ulbroward.org
Grant:
$250,423

College Tour Program at Deerfield Beach High School prepares teens for success in school and post-secondary education through tutoring, SAT / ACT classes, assistance with college applications and resume writing, community service, life skills instruction and enrichment activities.

Urban Youth Impact

www.urbanyouthimpact.com
Grant:
$40,000

ReFrame Year Round Youth Work Program provides at-risk youth in Palm Beach County with academic assistance, employment readiness and internship opportunities.

Villages of Hope, Inc.

www.villagesofhope.net
Grant:
$27,380

Transitional Independent Living Program provides youth in Palm Beach County with housing and other support and resources to successfully transition into independent living.

Vita Nova Inc.

www.vitanovainc.org
Grant:
$161,770

Oasis Center provides young adults ages 18-25 who are disconnected from services in Palm Beach County with resources and support to successfully transition into independence.

West Jupiter Community Group Inc.

www.ewrunnerctr.org
Grant:
$35,000

Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center provides elementary and middle school students in Palm Beach County with academic enrichment and family strengthening activities.

West Palm Beach Library Foundation

www.wpb.org/mycitylibrary
Grant:
$27,342

Children’s Homework Center at the Mandel Public Library provides a safe and supportive place for elementary school students to learn, study and interact with their peers and families.

West Palm Beach Library Foundation

www.wpb.org/mycitylibrary
Grant:
$40,567

Teen Homework Center at the Mandel Public Library provides a safe and supportive place for middle and high school students to learn, study and interact with their peers and families.

Grant:
$15,000

Provides women in circumstantial crisis with support for essential needs in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

www.womenindistress.org
Grant:
$130,000

Community Education & Prevention Program provides youth and adults with tools and resources to help prevent domestic violence through awareness and education.

Women's Center of Jacksonville

www.womenscenterofjax.org
Grant:
$30,000

Expanded Horizons Literacy Program provides women with academic support and resources to equip them for learning and employment opportunities.

Women's Circle

www.womenscircle.org
Grant:
$30,000

Educational Programs for Women provides instruction and job training skills to low-income women in Boynton Beach.

YMCA of South Florida

www.ymcasouthflorida.org
Grant:
$110,000

Community Senior Health Program provides low-income seniors with fitness activities, health management and wellness instruction to enhance their emotional and physical well-being.

Youth Crisis Center

www.youthcrisiscenter.org
Grant:
$66,000

Touchstone Village in Jacksonville provides transitional housing and comprehensive academic and life skills instruction to homeless youth and those aging out of foster care to prepare them for independence and successful futures.

Total 2015 Grants
 
$9,952,479
 
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