2023 Men & Boys' Fund Grants
In 2023, $13,205 in grants was awarded to 6 organizations:
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol - $2,000
Passport to Manhood, a program to engage boys ages 8-17 in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership and positive behavior
Bristol Family Resource Centers - $3,000
Expansion of the WatchDOGs (Dads of Great Students) program to include South Side School and West Bristol School offering a series of 10 workshops to provide parenting education and increase fatherhood engagement
Bristol Public Schools - $1,500
Wolf’s Den after-school program at West Bristol School for young male students to promote social emotional growth, confidence and leadership
Community Counseling Centers of Central Connecticut - $2,190
Artful Self-Discovery program nurturing self-esteem, awareness and emotional bonds for boys through artistic exploration
Outside Perspectives - $3,000
Youth Excellence Project (YEP) providing at-risk male youth with adult mentorship through outdoor programming to promote health and build resiliency to the challenges in life
The New England Carousel Museum - $1,515
Spring Afternoon STEAM program for boys to introduce engineering concepts and team-building skills