Regional Foundation Announces $2 Million in Grant Awards – HANDS, Inc. Awarded $375,000!
January 10th, 2024 – Housing and Neighborhood Development Services, Inc (HANDS) is thankful to receive $375,000 of funding from the Regional Foundation! HANDS is one of 11 organizations throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey to receive a Neighborhood Planning and Implementation Grant from the Regional Foundation.
After several years, the Regional Foundation returned to investing in neighborhood revitalization that centers a resident-led planning process. Structured between 12 and 18 months in length, Neighborhood Planning Grants support the creation of neighborhood plans that address root causes of inequality and community development priorities, including but not limited to affordable housing, workforce development, human services, commercial corridor initiatives, environmental justice, transportation, and education.
The Neighborhood Implementation Grants support comprehensive community development plans that target specific neighborhoods, are resident-driven, and equity-focused. The multi-year funding is designed to assist the foundation’s grantee partners to start or sustain momentum in their comprehensive neighborhood revitalization initiatives.
Following the Foundation’s $1,000,000 of funding over the past seven years, HANDS will continue to work towards creating a better economy for all, increased health and wellness and quality of life for residents, safe and affordable housing, and community building among residents.
Through financial literacy workshops, home repairs programs, housing advocacy work, and supporting businesses through mini-grants and technical assistance, HANDS will continue to strengthen and build a more vibrant, equitable Orange.
"HANDS is honored to continue our partnership with the Regional Foundation as we build the health and wealth in Greater Orange, New Jersey. Together, we're investing in our community's equitably thriving future," says Lisa Boyd, Interim Executive Director of HANDS.
Thank you, Regional Foundation, for believing in and supporting HANDS!
