January 5, 2009 Meyer Center for Special Children Receives $100,000 Grant for Capital Campaign from Hollingworth Fund. The Meyer Center for Special Children, Greenville, SC, announced today that it has received a $100,000 grant from the Hollingsworth Fund, Inc. This gift is given for the Meyer Center's Capital Campaign for the purchase and renovation of its facility on Rutherford Road in Greenville. The Meyer Center was founded in 1954 by Dr. Leslie Meyer, then a resident at Shriner's Hospital, Dr. Meyer believed that children, regardless of their disability, could benefit from education and intensive therapy provided at the earliest possible age. Early intervention is now regarded as a key element in the success of children with physical disabilities. This funding will enable the Center to add additional classrooms and treatment areas for physical, occupational and speech therapy. "We are grateful to the Hollingsworth Fund for this generous contribution," stated Meyer Center Executive Director, Louise Anthony. "This assistance will enable us to provide services to many more children with disabilities in the Upstate." Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Meyer Center is a United Way Agency, DSS-licensed childcare, Medicaid rehabilitation facility and Greenville County Charter School serving children with physical disabilities aged 0-6. For additional information, contact: Barbara Martin, Development Director, (864) 250-0005, Ext. 208 June 16, 2008 Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative Awards Grant of $12,000 to Meyer Center from the Blue Ridge Fest. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative recently presented Meyer Center Executive Director, Louise Anthony, with a contribution of $12,000 from festival proceeds. This year's Blue Ridge Fest raised more than $145,000 in support of non-profit organizations in Pickens, Greenville, Anderson and Oconee Counties. The festival, now in its 11th year, is organized entirely by employees of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. Thank you, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, for this generous gift! January 30, 2008Beach Ball Foundation Awards Meyer Center Funding of $37,660 in Support of Preschool Education and Therapy Program for Children with Disabilities. The Beach Ball Foundation, organizers of the annual Beach Ball, held their awards presentation on Wendesday, January 20 at the Peace Center. In 2007, the Foundation's annual giving campaign raised $182,305 in support of non-profit organizations in the Upstate. The Meyer Center for Special Children was awarded $37,550 in support of its education and therapy program for children with physical disabilities. We are deeply indebted to the Foundation for its support. Other recipients of major funding were GHS Children's Hospital Pediatric Oncology Program, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Health Express Program and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. January 29, 2007
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