The Thunder has awarded grants to four locally-based non-profit organizations through the 2014 Thunder Charities Community Grant Program.
Recipients were as follows: Every Child Valued ($2,500), Mercer Street Friends ($2,500), NAMI Mercer NJ, Inc ($1,500) and Hope Loves Company ($1,000).
This year, three of the four organizations received grants in the full amount that was requested on their application. With its third year now complete, the Thunder Charities Community Grant Program has awarded $31,650 to charities in the region. The Thunder has donated over $5.4 million in goods, services and monetary donations to community organizations in its 21 year history.
“It’s great to see fun events like the ‘Thunder Charities Treasure Hunt’ raise the funds that allow us to to support so many worthwhile organizations,” said TJ Jahn, Thunder Director of Community Relations.
Thunder Charities grants are awarded annually with the goal to support organizations that enhance the educational opportunities and quality of life for children as well as programs that support the betterment of the local community in general. For more information, contact TJ Jahn at 394-3300 ext. 188 or tj@trentonthunder.com.
