Oxford Community Foundation announces $150,000 in grants

The Greater Oxford Community Foundation (GOCF) has announced grants to local organizations totaling nearly $150,000.

“This cycle we had so many creative and interesting requests serving all aspects of the community, from kindergartners to senior citizens, to projects that help the environment, the underprivileged, and those focusing on diversity,” said GOCF Executive Director Betsy Hope. “It’s a privilege for the foundation to work alongside our area nonprofit organizations.”

The foundation’s next grant deadline is Dec. 15. Organizations funded in the current cycle were:

The Parent Project, Catholic Charities of SWOC $2,500

Talawanda Cultural Night, Kramer Elementary $1,375

Secondhand Clothes Closet, ThreadUp Oxford $5,001

Pioneer Day Demonstrators, Oxford Museum Association $300

Medical Equipment Lending Closet, Oxford Seniors $1,000

Reading at Home, Kramer Elementary $1,500

Pavilion/Shelter at Hueston Woods, KNH Dept. MU $10,000

Talawanda Veterans & First Responders Wall, FCCLA Talawanda High School $2,500

Reach Out & Read, Oxford Reach Out & Read $4,000

Cops & Kids, Police Dept. City of Oxford $11,000

Winter Holiday Show, Miami Skating Academy $1,233