Savannah Philanthropic Partners Awards $80,000 Grant to Support Local Childcare Organizations

SAVANNAH, GA — Savannah Philanthropic Partners (SPP) has awarded $80,000 in grants to two prominent childcare organizations in the area. The grants, which aim to enhance the region's early childhood education and care services, include a $50,000 award to Kicklighter Academy and a $30,000 grant to Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc.

The funding will support a range of critical initiatives designed to improve the quality of childcare services and increase access to early childhood education for families in need.

Kicklighter Resource Center, a well-established institution dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational support for children with developmental disabilities, will use the $50,000 grant to expand its facilities and enhance its specialized programs. The grant will help Kicklighter hire additional staff, purchase necessary equipment, and further develop its curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its students.

"We are deeply grateful to Savannah Philanthropic Partners for their continued support," said Stacey Davis, Executive Director of Kicklighter Resource Center. "This grant will enable us to provide even more children with the high-quality education and care they deserve, particularly as we strive to expand our offerings for children with special needs."

Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, a nonprofit organization that has served the community for over 75 years, will use its $30,000 grant to improve its early childhood education program. This funding will help enhance its Drayton Street facility, provide professional development opportunities for staff, and ensure that children in the program have access to essential educational resources, with a Science, Texhnology, Engineering. Art and Math (STEAM) concept. 

"This grant will strengthen our mission of empowering families and providing children with a solid foundation for their future," said Tammy Mixon-Calderon, Executive Director of Wesley Community Centers, Inc. "With this support, we are better equipped to continue providing quality early childhood education to the children and families who need it most."

The grants are part of SPP's ongoing efforts to address pressing community needs and invest in programs promoting children's well-being and success. By providing financial support to local childcare providers, SPP is helping to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.