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Delaware Community Foundation awards nearly $300,000 in grants

Posted on June 27, 2019

Originally published June 27, 2019 by Delaware Public Media
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Two female members of organization Best Buddies
A dozen program statewide are getting a financial boost from the Delaware Community Foundation in the way of Focus Grants, including Best Buddies. (Best Buddies Delaware)

The Delaware Community Foundation awarded $284,000 to organizations that enhance youth opportunity or help integrate the Latino community. Best Buddies received $25,000 to provide supplies, equipment and leadership training for its Friendship and Inclusion project, created to connect adults with developmental disabilities to mentors and boost opportunities for integrated employment.

Read the full story from Delaware Public Media here.

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