Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000 per nonprofit
Eight nonprofit organizations across seven US states will receive a combined $55,000 in grant funding from the Union Home Foundation during the first quarter of 2025, according to a recent announcement by the charitable division of Union Home Mortgage Corp.
The grants support programs that focus on financial literacy and access to housing.
Six nonprofits will receive $2,500 each, while two organizations in Ohio will be awarded $20,000 apiece.
"This year is a big milestone for the Union Home Foundation, as we're entering our tenth year of grantmaking," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage. He said the foundation remains committed to supporting nonprofit partners nationwide.
Ashley Ali, the company’s director of corporate communications, said each organization is contributing to efforts that support financial and housing stability in their respective communities.
The following recipients were awarded $2,500 each:
Mustard Seed of Central Florida (Orlando, FL): Funds will assist 19 families in acquiring essential household furniture and goods following home visits and referrals coordinated by case managers.
Gateway Center 24/7 Inc. (Atlanta, GA): Funding will go toward residential programs and wraparound services aimed at reducing homelessness by addressing employment, behavioral health, substance use, and medical care needs.
Shelter Inc. (Arlington Heights, IL): Grant will help operate emergency group homes for youth aged 11–17 who are without shelter due to family crises, neglect, or exploitation.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing (Kansas City, MO): Resources will support services designed to transition individuals and families from homelessness through housing, education, and financial planning.
Eden Village of Tulsa (Tulsa, OK): Funding will aid in completing a 63-unit tiny home community for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The site will also include a community center, farm, and other facilities.
Tenfold (Lancaster, PA): The grant will support the organization’s Empowerment Center, which provides one-on-one counseling, financial education, and housing assistance to individuals in financial crisis or preparing for homeownership.
Meanwhile, two Ohio-based organizations will receive $20,000 each:
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County (Akron, OH): Funds will go toward the Silver Maple Ridge home construction project and the Neighborhood Reborn revitalization initiative, which includes minor home repairs, landscaping, and public space improvements.
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH): The grant supports the opening of the Experiential Learning Center, which will house JA Finance Park, a program designed to teach students about personal finance and career planning.
Since its founding in 2015, the Union Home Foundation has awarded over $2 million to nonprofits in 22 states.
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