The Penn Treaty Special Services District (Penn Treaty SSD) is proud to announce Grants and Sponsorships to the following recipients. The awards will be presented at the January 18th meeting.

St. Laurentius School – $60,000 to help support the costs of a badly needed new roof. St. Laurentius School serves the children who are entrusted to our care by providing a quality academic education while proclaiming the Catholic faith and enforcing a strong value system. Utilizing a variety of resources, we provide opportunities for individual formation in a safe, caring and challenging environment that meet the needs and challenges for future lifelong learners in a global society. Contact: Elaine McKnight at emcknight@stlaurentius.org

Olde Richmond Civic Association – $50,000 to support their Neighborhood Town Watch

Security Camera Program in which cameras are distributed to strategic locations throughout Olde Richmond to help police solve crimes. ORCA is a non-political civic association of resident citizens and businesses united for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of life for those within its boundaries. ORCA is committed to maintaining a safe, stable, and valued community by uniting neighbors for the purpose of furthering public safety, enhancing neighborhood cleanliness and beautification, maintaining property values and neighborhood stability, participating in development and making this community a great place to live. Contact: Don Gould at dgould@olderichmond.org

Mural Arts Philadelphia – $25,000 to cover costs of supplies for the “Shadow Ripple” Mural to be installed at 1080 N. Delaware Ave. For 30 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts engages communities in 50–100 public art projects each year, and maintains its growing collection through a restoration initiative. Core Mural Arts programs such as Art Education, Restorative Justice, and Porch Light yield unique, project-based learning opportunities for thousands of youth and adults. Contact: Melinda Gervasio at melinda.gervasio@muralarts.org

Lutheran Settlement House – $3,500 to help support the 2017 Women of Courage fundraising event on May 10, 2017. Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. Over the past century, the programs and services offered by LSH have changed in response to the evolving needs of the community. However, the core mission of Lutheran Settlement House — “to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services” — has remained constant. Contact: Christine Stutman at cstutman@lutheransettlement.org

St. Anne’s Reunion Committee – $3,500 to support their 2016 “Shore Thing” fundraiser to raise money to install an elevator for access to the upper church. St. Anne’s Reunion Committee is dedicated to continuing the reunions that were attended by all fellow classmates, old and new neighbors, and anyone who likes to stay connected to all those we have grown with throughout your lives. Contact: Theresa Stahl at recomstan@gmail.com

Fishtown Neighbors Association – $3,400 to cover the costs of the 2017 March Madness event on March 23, 2017. Fishtown is a vibrant Philadelphia community with a rich history, a culture all its own, and plenty of creativity. The Fishtown Neighbors Association is proud to welcome you. We’re a nonprofit, volunteer-run civic association dedicated to making Fishtown the best neighborhood it can be. Contact: Jamie Ware at info@gmail.com

Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership/National Nurse-Led Care Consortium – $2,400

to support their Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration event. Our mission: To advance nurse-led health care through policy, consultation, and programs to reduce health disparities and meet people’s primary care and wellness needs. We accomplish our mission by: Providing national leadership in identifying, tracking, and advising healthcare policy development; Positioning nurse-managed health clinics as a recognized mainstream health care model; Fostering partnerships with people and groups who share common goals. Contact: Katherine Kinsey at kkinsey@nncc.us

Beacon – $1,188 to support their 2016 Gingerbread House children’s event. Beacon is a neighborhood faith community located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia that strengthens our community, its children and neighbors, through faith, art, and storytelling. We believe that creative expression and storytelling provide unique avenues for individual and community transformation and growth. We offer space for creative expression weekly through after school programs for children and youth, community events for all ages, and an open, welcoming worship service. Contact: Hannah Nielsen at info@thewordatbeacon.org

   The Penn Treaty SSD, incorporated in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization that works to enhance the quality of life for residents of the immediate neighborhoods surrounding SugarHouse Casino—including Fishtown, South Kensington, Old Richmond and Northern Liberties.

   Funding — which to date has totaled more than $3.7 million — is provided by SugarHouse Casino through an annual donation. Allocation of funds is determined exclusively by the Penn Treaty SSD Board through a grant request form and a review process.

   For more information on the Penn Treaty Special Services District, or to apply for a grant, visit www.penntreatyssd.com. See more of what we do at our Facebook Page: Penn Treaty SSD. •