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CNS contributes $100,000 in community grants to 17 nonprofits

Posted at 8:29 am October 11, 2021
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A Consolidated Nuclear Security Community Investment grant funded a therapist for Willow Brook Elementary School in Oak Ridge.  (Submitted photo)

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Awards recommended by Y-12 employees in 2021 focused on at-risk youth, food insecurity, mental health, and aid to frontline workers

Consolidated Nuclear Security, in partnership with East Tennessee Foundation, recently awarded 17 grants totaling $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in 10 East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Hamblen, Knox, Monroe, Roane, Scott, and Sevier.

The CNS Employee Investment Advisory Committee at Y-12 National Security Complex reviewed dozens of grant proposals this year, conducted staff interviews, and made site visits before recommending funding based on the committee’s four focus areas for the year: at-risk youth, food insecurity, mental health, and aid to frontline workers.

With the latest round of community investment grants, Consolidated Nuclear Security topped $880,000 of investment in the East Tennessee community during the last five years, a press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, Slider, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: CNS, CNS Community Investment Fund, Consolidated Nuclear Security, East Tennessee Foundation, grants, Jason Bohne, Michael McClamroch, Willow Brook Elementary School, Y-12 National Security Complex

Education Foundation awards more than $100,000 in grants to Oak Ridge educators

Posted at 4:18 pm May 5, 2021
By Jessica Steed Leave a Comment

Pictured above is a 2020 grant ceremony for Oak Ridge High School Spanish teacher Abigail Hoshall, “Improving Language Reading Comprehension Skills Through Engagement.” (Submitted photo)

 

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation awarded more than $101,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers on Wednesday, during teacher appreciation week.

“Regrettably, due to COVID-19 concerns, there will not be an awards ceremony again this year,” a press release said.

However, the Education Foundation partnered with Oak Ridge Utility District and Millborne Bakery to deliver cookies for all staff in each school during Teacher Appreciation Week. The Foundation said it wants to honor and recognize the 2021 grant recipients in Oak Ridge Schools as follows: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: grant awards, grants, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, Oak Ridge Schools, Oak Ridge teachers, ORPSEF

Applications open March 1 for Community Action Grants from Breakfast Rotary Club

Posted at 2:41 pm February 24, 2020
By Jim Rushton Leave a Comment

The application process opens March 1 for the 2020 Community Action Grants from the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club.

The Community Action grants are open to nonprofit groups to help with special projects or initiatives of their organizations, a press release said.

In 2019, the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club awarded a combined total of $20,000 in Community Action Grants to 13 recipient organizations, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Community Action Grant, grants, Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club

Education Foundation to award grants April 24

Posted at 1:17 pm April 18, 2019
By Jessica Steed Leave a Comment

Woodland Elementary School teacher Megan Sauer is pictured above with one of her students demonstrating her 2018 grant “Communication for All.” (Photo courtesy Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation)

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation will award more than $99,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 24.

Oak Ridge High School’s retired math teacher and former department head Benita Albert will be the featured speaker at the event, sharing her talk titled “We’ve Come a Long Way Teachers.”

The ceremony is open to the public, and it will be held in the Pollard Auditorium at ORAU beginning at 2:30 p.m. Demonstrations and displays of some of the projects and technology funded by the Foundation will be given in the lobby after the formal ceremony. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Oak Ridge Utility District, a press release said.

The 2019 grant recipients are as follows: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12 Tagged With: Amy Jeske, Becky Mullins, Benita Albert, Camille Millsaps, Carol Lawson, Dan Schwartz, Emily Haverkamp, Gigi Naeve, Glenwood Elementary School, grants, Jackie Cohn, James Mitchell, Janie Shanafield, Jefferson Middle School, Jessica Steed, John Beard, Katelynn Olvey, Lauren Hawkins, Linden Elementary School, Lisa Buckner, Logan Burke, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge Preschool, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, Oak Ridge teachers, ORPSEF, Randy Doss, Robertsville Middle School, Ryan Nicholls, Spence Milligan, Theresa Davis, Willow Brook Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School

Y-12 employees support East Tennessee through grants program

Posted at 12:24 pm November 17, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC presented grants totaling $125,000 to 22 nonprofits in eight East Tennessee counties on Thursday evening, Nov. 15, 2018, at New Hope Center. The focus areas for the grants this year were historical and cultural preservation and mental health and substance abuse. (Photo courtesy CNS Y-12)

Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC presented grants totaling $125,000 to 22 nonprofits in eight East Tennessee counties on Thursday evening, Nov. 15, 2018, at New Hope Center. The focus areas for the grants this year were historical and cultural preservation and mental health and substance abuse. (Photo courtesy CNS Y-12)

 

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Grants totaling $125,000 focus on mental health and substance abuse, and on historic and cultural preservation

There is no better time to lend a helping hand than now as the holidays approach.

Local residents needing help with mental health and substance abuse and organizations focused on historic and cultural preservation will soon get more assistance thanks to the employees of Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC.

CNS manages and operates the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Y-12 has three missions: maintaining the U.S nuclear deterrent, reducing global nuclear threats, and fueling the nuclear U.S. Navy. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: CNS, CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund, CNS Y-12 Investment Advisory Committee, Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC, East Tennessee Foundation, grants, historic and cultural preservation, mental health, nonprofit organizations, substance abuse, Y-12, Y-12 National Security Complex

East Tennessee Foundation, CNS Y-12 accepting nonprofit grant applications

Posted at 4:48 pm April 29, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

East Tennessee Foundation is now accepting applications for funding from the CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund, or CNS Y-12 Fund. That’s a donor advised fund of East Tennessee Foundation, a press release said.

Organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or other exempt entities located in the CNS Y-12 20-county service area, the press release said. Grant applications are sought to support one or more of the committee’s two focus areas: cultural and historic preservation, or mental health and substance abuse.

To determine eligibility and apply, visit www.etf.org/grants through May 23.  Grant awards will primarily range from $2,000-$15,000. One-year grants will be awarded in early fall 2018, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: CNS Y-12, CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund, CNS Y-12 Fund, cultural and historic preservation, East Tennessee Foundation, grant awards, grants, mental health and substance abuse, Pantex Plant, Y-12 National Security Complex

Education Foundation to award over $100K in grants in April ceremony

Posted at 1:43 pm March 27, 2018
By Jessica Steed Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation will award more than $104,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. (Submitted photo)

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation will award more than $104,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. (Submitted photo)

 

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation will award more than $104,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 25, a press release said.

Chuck Carringer, who has previously worked for Oak Ridge Schools and is now president of Chuck Carringer Executive Coaching, which provides leadership and management development services, will be the featured speaker at the April ceremony, the press release said. His talk will be titled “Teachers Making a Difference.”

The ceremony is open to the public, and it will be held in the Oak Ridge High School cafeteria beginning at 4 p.m. April 25. Demonstrations and displays of some of the projects and technology funded by the Foundation will be given after the formal ceremony, the press release said. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Oak Ridge Utility District.

Here are the 2018 grant recipients: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, K-12, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Cathy Toth, Chuck Carringer, grant funding, grants, Grants Program, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, Oak Ridge Schools, Oak Ridge teachers

Education Foundation to award more than $90,000 in grants in April 26 ceremony

Posted at 12:32 pm April 4, 2017
By Jessica Steed Leave a Comment

A photo from a grant award last year for a 3D printer for Robertsville Middle School. (Submitted photo)

A photo from a grant award last year for a 3D printer for Robertsville Middle School. (Submitted photo)

 

In the final year of its “Making the Critical Difference” campaign, the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation will award more than $90,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 26, a press release said.

Shirley Raines, president emeritus of the University of Memphis, will be the featured speaker, the press release said. She will give a talk titled, “Dreamers, Thinkers, Doers.”

The grants ceremony is open to the public, and it will be held in the Oak Ridge High School cafeteria beginning at 4 p.m. April 26.

Demonstrations and displays of some of the projects and technology funded by the Foundation will be given after the formal ceremony, the press release said. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Oak Ridge Utility District.

The 2017 grant recipients are as follows: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12 Tagged With: Amelia Bell, Callie Painter, Caramia Milloway, Cathy Ginel, Cathy Toth, Chris Scott, Deanna Pickle, Doug Phillips, Elaine Vaughan, Emily Haverkamp, Felecia Sharp, Glenwood Elementary School, grants, Grants Program, Heather Henderlight, Jackie Laney, Jefferson Middle School, Jessica Steed, Josh Bibbs, Kayla Gass, Lauren Blair, Leigh Monger, Lisa Buckner, Lisa Meidl, Making the Critical Difference, Mardee Miller, Melissa Jeter, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, Oak Ridge teachers, ORPSEF, Robertsville Middle School, Sharon Thomas, Shirley Raines, Stephanie Thompson, Teacher Grant Awards, Todd Livesay, Willow Brook Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School

East Tennessee charitable organizations can apply for grants from Y-12 Community Investment Fund

Posted at 1:04 pm September 9, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

CNS community investment fund enters second cycle; funds distributed through East Tennessee Foundation

Charitable organizations from across East Tennessee can apply for grants from the Y-12 Community Investment Fund that has been established by Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC. Also known as CNS, that contractor operates the Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex in Oak Ridge for the National Nuclear Security Administration.

CNS established the fund through the East Tennessee Foundation last year as part of its commitment to Oak Ridge and the surrounding communities, a press release said. In May, CNS awarded grants totaling more than $180,000 to 30 local nonprofits.

Nonprofit organizations in Y-12’s 20-county service area with projects or programs that address community needs and economic development opportunities are encouraged to apply for one-year grants, the press release said. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or other exempt entities, such as public schools and governments/municipalities. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: CNS, Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC, East Tennessee Foundation, grants, Jan Elston, National Nuclear Security Administration, Oak Ridge, Y-12 Community Investment Fund, Y-12 Investment Advisory Committee, Y-12 National Security Complex

Education Foundation to award $85,000 in grants at April 13 ceremony

Posted at 9:09 am April 7, 2016
By Jessica Steed Leave a Comment

Jay Searcy

Jay Searcy

As part of its “Making the Critical Difference” campaign, the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation will award approximately $85,000 in grants to Oak Ridge teachers at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 13.

Jay Searcy, a national award-winning sports writer and Oak Ridge Class of 1952 alumnus, will be the featured speaker at the event sharing his talk entitled, “How to Improve Our Schools Without Knowing How.” The ceremony is open to the public and will be held in the Oak Ridge High School cafeteria beginning at 4 p.m. April 13. Demonstrations and displays of some of the projects and technology funded by the Foundation will be given after the formal ceremony. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Oak Ridge Utility District.

The 2016 grant recipients are as follows:

  • Oak Ridge Preschool—Margaret Johnston
  • Glenwood Elementary—Amelia Bell, Lauren Blair, and Gwen Harrell
  • Linden Elementary—Ginger Adams and Lisa Buckner
  • Willow Brook Elementary—Ashley Branson and Andrew McDonald
  • Woodland Elementary—Susie Carden, Kim Howard, Michael Martin, and Evan Parker
  • Jefferson Middle School—Jim Dodson, Emily Haverkamp, Heather Henderlight, Julie McCullough, Lexie Scott, and Brian Smith
  • Robertsville Middle School—David Goforth, Mariah Kidwell, Mardee Miller, and David Scott
  • Oak Ridge High School—Christina Henry, Spence Milligan, Vidal Moreno, Deanna Pickel, Sharon Thomas, and Will Waterson

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Meetings and Events, Top Stories Tagged With: Amelia Bell, Andrew McDonald, Ashley Branson, Brian Smith, Cathy Toth, Christina Henry, David Goforth, David Scott, Deanna Pickel, Emily Haverkamp, Evan Parker, Ginger Adams, Glenwood Elementary, grants, Grants Program, Gwen Harrell, Heather Henderlight, Jay Searcy, Jefferson Middle School, Jessica Steed, Jim Dodson, Julie McCullough, Kim Howard, Lauren Blair, Lexie Scott, Linden Elementary, Lisa Buckner, Making a Critical Difference, Mardee Miller, Margaret Johnston, Mariah Kidwell, Michael Martin, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge Preschool, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, Robertsville Middle School, Sharon Thomas, Spence Milligan, Susie Carden, Vidal Moreno, Will Waterson, Willow Brook Elementary, Woodland Elementary

AAUW has fundraising holiday tea on Sunday, Dec. 13

Posted at 8:23 am December 10, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

AAUW-Holiday-Tea

AAUW members Joanne King, Mayme Crowell, and Fay Martin are
among the hosts for the AAUW Holiday Green Tea Sunday, Dec.
13, 2015, from 3-5 p.m. in Room 102 of the Oak Ridge First Presbyterian
Church activities Building. (Submitted photo)

 

The AAUW Holiday Green Tea on Sunday will help raise money for scholarships for non-traditional female students; national fellowships, scholarships, and grants; and the AAUW Oak Ridge Branch’s Operating Fund.

The tea is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, December 13, in Room 102 of the First Presbyterian Church Activities Building in Oak Ridge, a press release said.

Funds raised from the tea will go to the Local Education Projects Fund, which provides scholarship for non-traditional women students at Roane State Community College; the tax-deductible AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund, which provides national fellowships, scholarships and grants; and the AAUW Oak Ridge Branch’s Operating Fund. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits Tagged With: AAUW, AAUW Holiday Green Tea, AAUW Oak Ridge Branch, ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, fellowships, First Presbyterian Church, grants, Holiday Tea, Local Education Projects Fund, Roane State Community College, scholarships

Area lawmakers announce $72,190 in Anderson County arts grants

Posted at 11:59 am June 27, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Tennessee legislators announced Friday that seven arts grants worth $72,190 have been awarded to six organizations in Anderson County.

The recipients include the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Community Playhouse, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Art Center, Tennessee Mountain Writers, and Appalachian Arts Craft Center.

The grants include two grants with a combined total of $20,800 for the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge in the categories of Arts Education-Community Learning and Partnership Support.

The other grants include: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Government, Music, Nonprofits, State, Theater, Writing Tagged With: Anne Pope, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, arts grants, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Dennis Powers, grants, John Ragan, Ken Yager, Kent Calfee, National Endowment for the Arts, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Art Center, Oak Ridge Community Playhouse, Randy McNally, specialty license plates, Tennessee Art Commission, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Mountain Writers

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