The Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the results of its third annual mini-grant program to promote dynamic projects in the three arenas of its mission: Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service.
In Lauren’s spirit and memory, small grants have recently been awarded to individuals and groups with innovative project ideas in the above areas.
A total of 10 project proposals were funded. They include support for: development of a teacher’s guide and curriculum materials on teen dating violence prevention in comic book format; a local opera production; an intergenerational music performance; and creative arts programming and upcycled library furniture construction in Ghana. (Details are online here.)
Lauren’s mother Mary Dunne commented “Awarding mini-grants is such positive work honoring Lauren and her memory. I’m ever grateful to those who honor her in so many ways.”
“We are delighted by the creativity and energy inherent in the proposed initiatives and the hope stirred in the potential of their positive, meaningful impacts. What a nice link to Lauren!” commented Lauren’s father, Malcolm Astley.
Keep On Sparkling! Please visit www.laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org for more information on the grants and on the organization’s activities.
