Past Recipients

All Aboard for Kids offers unique summer day camp programs for all  students, with special focus for autistic students entering 6th-12th  grade! Held at the Ames Middle School in Ames, IA, our STEAM-based  programming is fun, education-based, and enriching, with opportunities  designed to prevent cognitive regression, ease the transition into the  next school year, encourage social skills development with peers, and  promote physical activity and practice gross motor skills. Money donated will be used to help All Aboard for Kids provide their two-program Summer Day Campu progression (S.T.E.A.M. Academy and Future Focus): securing excellent staff, scholarships for participants, special guests at camp, transportation for field trips, etc.

To learn more about this organization, visit their website at

https://allaboardforkids.com/

One Heart  Equestrian Therapy offers therapeutic services to individuals demonstrating physical, cognitive, mental, or emotional limitations and special needs. They work with children and adults who have been born with physical disorders or diseases, injury victims, as well as children and  adults with emotional disorders and/or learning disabilities. Money donated will be used to modify One Heart's existing facility to accommodate year-round Equine Assisted Therapy Mental Health (EATMH) services and would primarily support the required mental health specialist services that partner with One Heart. 

To learn more about this organization, visit their website at

https://www.onehearthorses.org/

Legal Aid Society of Story County is a non-profit corporation, formed in 1974 to provide legal assistance in civil matters to families who cannot afford to hire an attorney in private practice. Money donated will be used to perpetuate their mission and to expand their community outreach efforts.

To learn more about this organization, visit their website at

https://www.legalaidstory.com/

The Arc of Story County provides supports, programming and advocacy for Story County families and to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they learn, work, play, and growth within our communities. Money donated will be used to support Project SEARCH, which utilizes a combination of classroom instruction coupled  with workplace internships to prepare individuals with developmental and  intellectual disabilities for competitive employment.  

To learn more about this organization, visit their website at

https://thearcstory.org/

The Bridge Home is a non-profit organization devoted to bridging the gap  between homelessness and housing by providing shelter, support, and  inspiring a pathway forward for individuals and families experiencing or  on the verge of homelessness. Money donated will be used to provide for emergency shelter for those struggling with homelessness in Ames and Story County.

To learn more about this organization, visit their website at

https://www.thebridgehome.org/

STC offers quality theatrical opportunities for area children and  provides them with positive role models who teach the fundamentals of  theater in a welcoming environment that encourages self-confidence,  responsibility, teamwork, and inclusion of all. Money donated will be used to enhance their current programming to offer additional performances in the upcoming year.

To learn more about this organization, visit their website at

https://www.storytheatercompany.org/