Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, October 13, 1994 TAG: 9411240013
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S20 EDITION: METRO
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The board of governors of the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley recently approved seven grants to local organizations totaling $3,800. The grants come from the Thomas P. and Lewise S. Parsley Fund and its C. Mead Boxley Memorial Fund.
Requests from the fund must fall within three areas:
Programs providing prescription medication for the elderly or other needy individuals.
Outreach programs addressing substance abuse.
Programs providing home or organizational health services for needy individuals or families that can no longer manage alone.
The organizations receiving grants are: Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, $700; LOA Area Agency on Aging, $800; Bradley Free Clinic, $800; Easter Seal Society of Virginia, $375; Child Abuse Prevention Council, $375; West End Center, $500; and the Mental Health Association, $250.
To apply for future grants, contact Alan Ronk, executive director of the foundation, at 985-0204.
Church enrolling preschool pupils
Grandin Court Baptist Preschool, 2660 Brambleton Ave. S.W., is accepting applications for fall enrollment for children ages 3-5.
Children are offered music, arts and crafts, field trips, and practical life skills. Hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information, contact the church office, 774-1684, or the director, 265-0270.
Child center seeks students, associates
The Northwest Child Development Center is looking for people who were associated with the center from 1983-1985.
Former board members, staff, parents or students have been asked to call 342-0233 or come by the center at 1523 Melrose Ave. N.W. A celebration is being planned for 1995.
by CNB