GrantTalk Ep 31 | Grants Provide After-School Programs for The Wade Center | Karen Harvey

📣 In this inspirational episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, we take you to the heart of Appalachia, where The Wade Center is transforming lives!

🌟 Join your host Libby Hikind as she interviews Karen Harvey, a passionate advocate who has helped secure over $90,000 in grants to support at-risk children with enriching after-school and summer programs.

 

🌟 A Mission That Changes Lives Located in Bluefield, West Virginia, The Wade Center provides a safe, nurturing environment for children ages 6–12, offering programs that include:

📚 Homework Help

💻 Access to a State-of-the-Art Computer Lab

🎨 Art Classes and Field Trips

⚽ Physical Activities in a Playground & Gym

🙏 Devotionals and Character-Building Activities

 

💰 How Grants Make It All Possible

Karen Harvey shares her incredible journey of securing grants that transformed her work. Check out these key grant wins:

 

American Electric Power:

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/197445/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-in-multiple-states-to-benefit-communities-in-the-areas-of-environment-education-and-human-services.html

 

William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust:

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/174635/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-in-multiple-states-to-address-the-needs-of-the-underserved-and-to-protect-the-local-environment.html

 

Dollar General Literacy Foundation:

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/180349/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-libraries-and-schools-for-student-literacy-programs.html

 

Nora Roberts Foundation:

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/178281/grants-to-maryland-washington-dc-and-west-virginia-nonprofits-for-literacy-children-arts-and-humanitarian-programs.html

 

Proliteracy Worldwide:

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/199955/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-to-support-the-provision-of-literacy-services-for-students.html

 

DiscoverE Outreach:

https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/192568/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-for-programs-to-engage-students-in-engineering.html

 

These grants have not only elevated the quality of their programs but have also sparked new opportunities for the children.

🎙 Meet the Team That Makes It Happen While Karen Harvey has been instrumental in securing funding, the center thrives under the dynamic leadership of Betty Brainerd, The Wade Center’s Executive Director. Known for her boundless energy, Betty ensures the center continues to grow and serve its mission with passion and purpose.

🔥 Grant Writing Tips from Karen Harvey For aspiring grant writers and nonprofits, Karen of