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Grants
Discretionary Funding from the Office of NYC Council Member Jessica Lappin
New York City Council Member Jessica Lappin awarded Angelica a grant to purchase an adaptive pinball machine for Goldwater Hospital. This special pinball machine is designed for use by people with limited mobility. Angelica previously received funding from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for an adaptive pinball machine for Coler Hospital (see below). The first pinball machine proved so popular with patients and residents that we sought funding for another machine so there would be one at both hospitals. Angelica is proud to have the support of NYC Council Member Jessica Lappin!
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grant
When he started Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, one of Sam Schmidt's personal goals was to make a positive difference in individual lives. His foundation gave Angelica a grant so that we could take patients and residents at Coler-Goldwater Hospital on outings to sporting events in the New York City area. The patients and residents at Coler-Goldwater Hospital always look forward to opportunities to go on outings -- and sporting events are especially popular. Thank you to the Sam Schmidt Foundation for getting the patients out to the arenas!
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant
This Quality of Life grant funded the purchase of an adaptive pinball machine for the patients and residents of Coler Hospital. This machine is one of the most popular recreational activities at the hosptial, and is used by patients with all levels of mobility. We are grateful to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for giving us the opportunity to bring more joy to the patients and residents of Coler-Goldwater Hospital.
Angelica is proud to be one of the winners of Liquidnet’s Local Impact Challenge
We won $17,500! The Challenge was posted on the Just Means social networking site for six weeks, during which time contestants asked their contacts to go online and vote for their cause. Angelica came in second place with 891 votes! The Liquidnet For Good Challenge provided $150,000 worth of grants to NYC-area nonprofits that are strengthening the local community. Out of a field of 28 nonprofits, the top ten vote-getters received grants ranging from $10,000 to $35,000. Angelica is grateful to Liquidnet for including us in the Challenge and for this most generous gift.
New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association’s Organization of the Year Award
The New York State Therapeutic Recreation Association (NYSTRA) selected Angelica Patient Assistance Program (Angelica) as their Organization of the Year for 2008. The award was presented at NYSTRA’s annual conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, on April 6, 2008. The award recognizes an organization that supports and promotes Therapeutic Recreation, in particular for underserved populations, in the state of New York.
Angelica won the award due to the positive patient outcomes that have resulted from its programs and special events at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility in New York City. Programs ranging from The Duet Bicycle and Healthy Starts Cooking Programs to Horticultural Therapy and the Coler Art Studio have led to improvement in cognition, social skills, mood, sense of self, physical functioning and opportunities for creative expression. Empowering the residents by giving them the opportunity to coordinate events for themselves was also a strong factor in winning the award.
Ronald Becker, the Director of Therapeutic Recreation Services at Coler-Goldwater Hospital, presented workshops describing two Angelica-funded programs, the Duet Bicycle and Hip Hop programs, at the conference. Becker said “It has been my pleasure to work with Angelica for the last two and a half years. Through the commitment and support of Angelica, my staff is able to provide new and beneficial programming that produces therapeutic outcomes, truly fulfilling their mission."
Goldwater Auxiliary Volunteer Award
On April 24th, 2008, Angelica received the Goldwater Auxiliary Volunteer Award for consistently supporting programming efforts as well as building strong community relationships through volunteering. The Goldwater Auxiliary is a nonprofit body that raises funds for special projects at Goldwater Hospital on Roosevelt Island in New York City. Angelica Board member Nicole Breck accepted the award on behalf of Angelica.
Christi Fallon, President of Angelica, said “We are thrilled to win these two awards while Angelica is still such a young organization. The honor and recognition inspires us to keep up the pace and strive to do more for the patients and the hospital.
Reelabilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival Announces Pre-Festival Screening at Coler-Goldwater Hospital on Roosevelt Island – September 2008
American Express Partners With Angelica Patient Assistance Program to Build a Garden at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility – July 2008
Angelica Patient Assistance Program Receives Two Awards – March 2008
Awards Press Release
Moore Catholic High School Brings Guys & Dolls to Patients at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital – April 2008
Guys & Dolls Press Release
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