Easterseals Redwood is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) in the amount of $6,400 to purchase a Tovertafel. This multi-sensory gaming console will benefit both adults and children with disabilities being served in Northern Kentucky. The system translates to “magic table” in Dutch and can be tailored to the clients using it to help promote movement and social interaction.
Easterseals Redwood is leading the way to 100% equity, access, and workforce inclusion for people with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing economic disadvantages in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.
HOKC awarded $2.5 million in grants supporting 325 non-profits, impacting more than 3.9 million Kentuckians. Grants are made possible through donations from Kentucky Colonels from throughout the Commonwealth and around the world who chose to exercise the honor of being named a Kentucky Colonel in a meaningful way.
“2023/2024 was a challenging year for fulfilling grant requests, with over $5 million in total requests,” said Commanding General Gary Boschert. “We were able to distribute $2.5 million through the Good Works Program that each of you generously supports. Every dollar you contribute to the Good Works Program goes out to nonprofits in the Commonwealth. Together we helped support 3.9 million people this year. Our efforts following the western and eastern Kentucky disasters continue, with limited funds remaining for both regions. Many Trustees just toured eastern Kentucky earlier this month to see firsthand how much need there truly is. The rebuilding in both areas continues and your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!”
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About Easterseals Redwood
Easterseals Redwood is leading the way towards 100% equity, access, and inclusion for children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing economic disadvantages in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The nonprofit serves to help all walks of life, from birth through adulthood, lead a full and successful life through programs to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate communities. This dynamic team of nearly 400 professionals continue to persist and advocate with the people they support through initiatives aimed at shaping public perception and enabling full and equal participation in society despite barriers. To learn more, visit EastersealsRedwood.org.
About the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels is a 501(c) (3) entity dedicated to supporting charitable activities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The organization is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. The “Kentucky Colonel” commission is an honorary title granted by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Since 1951, the organization has pursued its mission through annual grants totaling $68 million to more than 1,700 nonprofits. Of those Colonels’ contributions, each grant is thoroughly vetted by the trustees and staff. Though the corporate name is The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, most know it by its long-term trademark, KENTUCKY COLONELS. Visit kycolonels.org to learn more.