The Grigg Lewis Foundation is often blessed to receive notes and updates from our grant recipients allowing us to reflect on the impact that our contributions are making in our community. Because our grant dollars can only go so far, we rely heavily on the passion, dedication and commitment of our local non-profits and their staff, who work hard every day to affect the lives of residents across Niagara County, and throughout Western New York.
To these agencies we offer our thanks for their dedication, their good work, and their ability to maximize the resources that bring about transformational changes in our community.
– Chris Smith, Executive Director
JT Sports and Recreation
“We wanted to thank you for your generous donation…for JT Sports & Recreation Programs. Also, for the upcoming grant that you have approved for us with the Spokes Program. This could not have happened without you. Without your help JT Sports and Recreation would not have been able to give back to the community by providing free healthy activities for the youth and adults. We have been getting great feedback from parents in the community and the children are very excited. We look forward to expanding and offering more programs at the new location once we are up and running. With your help we have already made a valuable difference in our community. It means a great deal to us here at JT Sports And Recreation. Thank you!!”
– Joseph (2023)
The Dale Association
“I would like to thank you for your generous grant to fund our Senior Centre. The meaningful work of The Dale Association can be found across Eastern Niagara County. Over 7,000 older adults are able to receive critical social and medical supports thanks to your support! Your generosity enabled The Dale Association to continue providing services in 2023. The Dale Association is committed to fostering a community environment that increases wellness and well-being among adults while combatting a myriad of social issues. We were able to maintain community support throughout the post-pandemic thanks to Grigg Lewis’ support.”
-Robert (2023)
Lockport Family YMCA
“Thank you for your generous gift…to the Lockport YMCA’s 2023 Annual Campaign. Your generosity is impacting others throughout our community in meaningful and life-changing ways. From the cancer survivor growing stronger in small groups and students who have a safe place to go after school to families enjoying quality time together and seniors feeling a sense of community – the YMCA is at work improving lives each and every day. Thank you again for helping provide all in our community with the opportunity to be healthy and thrive.”
-Brigid (2023)
Lockport Housing Authority
“Thank you for doing what you do. The work you do is so important and helps so many. We want to express our gratitude and appreciation for all you do in the community. You all went the extra mile and advocated for us to have programming to make individual lives better. Our hope is to exceed any expectations and bring happiness to as many people as possible. Thank you for going above and beyond, and we are simply grateful for the effort you all put forward.”
-Donny (2023)
Niagara County Historical Society
“Your continuing support of the Historical Society helps us serve the people of Lockport and Niagara County, something which we would find much more difficult without your contributions. We know that we are very fortunate to have an organization, such as the Grigg Lewis Foundation in Lockport. Your commitment to our community has made a tremendous difference to the Niagara County Historical Society and to the quality of life of local residents.”
-Melissa (2023)
The Salvation Army
“We would like to thank you for your continued support of The Salvation Army. Because of your generosity we are able to further our mission in bettering the lives of people we serve. Your generosity will mean that people in your community will receive the life-changing assistance they need. Our ability to offer programs and services that touch lives in so many ways is made possible because people like you.”
-Tony (2023)
WAHI Studio INC.
“We have received even more positive feedback from students, including some in Newfane who have attended since the beginning of the program. They liked the lesson content and the flow from instruction to free creation and support for their current academic challenges. Having the grant for this program has grown our students as individuals and our organization as a resource to our youth.”
-Jessica (2023)
New Directions Youth and Family Services
“Core grant funding from Grigg Lewis Foundation enables New Directions to continue to deliver impactful services to children and families. Core group funding enables us to address an important need. New Directions is extremely grateful to be designated as a Grigg Lewis Foundation Core Group recipient. The flexibility in utilizing grant funding as needed is of great benefit.”
– Leslie (2023)
DeSales Catholic School
“Your contribution will help greatly in our efforts to enhance the learning experience shared by all of the students at DeSales. Your support continues to make it possible for us to advance our school’s mission and to provide our students with the Catholic education that sets DeSales Apart.”
-Karen (2023)
