SMPF gives grants to nonprofits, churches, schools

The St. Mary Parish Foundation (SMPF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), awarded 12 grants to nonprofits, churches and schools throughout St. Mary Parish totaling $18,325.
This summer, SMPF opened its grant cycle to schools (public, charter and parochial), 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations and churches domiciled in St. Mary Parish that propose a project that will benefit the citizens of the parish.
The grants were awarded to the following agencies:
—Berwick Elementary for computer software called “Imagine Learning” to help increase students’ academic achievement and social potential.
—Bridge St. Mary, Inc. to help retain and attract professionals to help businesses grow throughout St. Mary Parish.
—Centerville High School for “Leader in Me” program.
—Central Catholic High School for a school digital license of the Catch-Up Math app.
—Chez Hope Inc. for the purchase of wristbands for its “Bully Free” program and “Teen Dating Violence” program.
—City of Morgan City/Morgan City Youth Center to transport children to youth activities such as field trips and community events throughout Morgan City.
—Claire House for Women and Child to and provide children residing at the Claire House with educational supplies and educational activities.
—Community of Friends for supplies to expand the “Social Support Group” to include more students.
—Fit, Fun and Fabulous of Franklin to host an event supported by numerous agencies to promote a healthy community.
—Muscular Dystrophy Association for “Camp Starlite.”
—Patterson Junior High School for art classroom supplies.
—St. Mary Outreach to provide fresh and frozen foods to patrons.
Founded in 2010, the St. Mary Parish Foundation is an affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana. Its philanthropic focus is education, community enrichment and development in St. Mary Parish.
Community Foundation of Acadiana’s (CFA) core purpose is to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about. CFA has realized cumulative gifts exceeding $189 million and has made cumulative grants of over $99.3 million. Learn more at www.cfacadiana.org.