Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation Awards Nearly $30,000 in Grants, Reopens Application for Spring

February 11, 2025

Nine nonprofits from across New England receive monetary support for mission-aligned programs

BOSTON, Mass. (February 11, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation has announced that it awarded close to $30,000 to nine nonprofit organizations throughout the region of New England. These organizations provide programming to children focused on one or more of the Finish Strong Foundation’s mission elements: physical fitness, education and social-emotional learning. The Fall 2024 class of grant recipients includes:

• ThinkGive, Inc.
• MAXCourage (The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum)
• Arts for Learning Massachusetts
• School on Wheels of Massachusetts, Inc
• Trinity Boston Connects
• Shaloh House
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Central MA
• Camp No Limits
• Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc.

This is the second round of selections for the grant program, launched just last year. In the spring of 2024, the foundation provided over $20,000 to seven nonprofits. The application for grants has reopened and is live, and submissions will be accepted until March 10. To learn more about the specific criteria for the grants and submit an application, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org/grants.

“We’ve seen such a great response to our grant program, with more than double the number of applications submitted this fall compared to the spring,” said Laurita Kaigler-Crawlle, executive director of the Finish Strong Foundation. “The grant program really showcases a fact that we know: we are not alone in the work of impacting children in our communities. Finish Strong Grants make that mission a group effort, and there is power in numbers!”

Applicants are able to request up to $5,000 to support programming. The foundation prioritizes organizations headquartered in New England or with significant impact in the New England region. Priority is also given to geographic areas with low reading scores and high poverty levels.

For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE DAVE MCGILLIVRAY FINISH STRONG FOUNDATION

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation seeks to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness. Their vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time. For over eighteen years, the foundation has remained committed to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities. For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

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