MILWAUKEE (August 22, 2023) \u2013 Cousins Subs\u00ae announces seven organizations as recipients of a combined $13,650 in grants through its Make It Better Foundation. Funding will help offset the cost of resources and programming that address the vital community needs of health and wellness, hunger and youth education.<\/p>\n
“We are thrilled to support these deserving organizations through our Make It Better Foundation,” said Justin McCoy, vice president of marketing at Cousins Subs. “By partnering with these nonprofits, we can collectively work towards creating a better future for our community.”<\/p>\n
The seven Make It Better Foundation grant recipients include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Chosen, Inc. \u2013 A $2,500 grant will help support the organization\u2019s \u201cEEE\u201d program (Equip, Engage, Encourage) that aims to assist underserved youth with educational initiatives, therapeutic opportunities and community involvement.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crivitz Area Food Pantry \u2013 A $1,000 grant will help fund the pantry\u2019s monthly food box distribution that provides individuals and families with enough food to last an entire month.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kingdom Workers \u2013 A $2,500 grant will help support the organization\u2019s \u201cBuild Up: Mentoring Teens in Trades\u201d program that provides teens the opportunity to gain experience in different trades \u2013 helping to fast-track them to promising careers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Neighborhood House Community Cente r \u2013 A $3,500 grant will help fund the organization\u2019s food program that aims to reduce food insecurity and increase access to nutritional food.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Penfield Children\u2019s Center \u2013 A $900 grant will support the organization\u2019s \u201cGrow with Us Gardening Project,\u201d aimed to introduce children to the numerous benefits of gardening for their physical, emotional, cognitive, environmental and social development.<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Milwaukee Human Concerns \u2013 A $2,500 grant, generously donated through the foundation from long-time Cousins Subs franchisee, Tom Jones, will help fund and replenish the organization\u2019s emergency food and clothing bank.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Susan G. Komen \u2013 A $750 grant, generously donated through the foundation from long-time Cousins Subs franchisee, Elias Silva, will help support the organization\u2019s breast cancer research efforts.<\/p>\n
Since the inception of the Make It Better Foundation in 2013, Cousins Subs has supported its local communities through monetary donations to nonprofits, education scholarships and food aid. To date, the foundation has donated more than $1 million to nearly 150 benefiting nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n
For more information on grant eligibility and how to apply for a Make It Better Foundation grant, interested nonprofit organizations can visit cousinssubs.com\/foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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