The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation Announces Grant to Support The Salvation Army

 
 (NEW YORK MILLS, NY January 30, 2025)- The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc. announces $15,468.24 in funding to The Salvation Army. This grant will provide sports equipment for both the Rome and Utica locations. The funding received in the Utica location will enhance the existing youth program with new equipment. The funding at the Rome location will assist the organization in kickstarting a new youth program free of charge to area youth.

“Recreational play is important to the development of youth. It can help develop physical, social, cognitive and emotional skills. After school and drop-in programs provide an arena for physical activity as well as learning valuable life skills and an opportunity to build positive relationships” stated Victoria Cataldo, Executive Director.

“We are thankful for the funding at our Rome and Utica Salvation Army sites to grow our youth programs through the new sports equipment. This includes volleyball, pickleball, and gaga ball to offer more options for our youth at no cost” stated Major Kevin Stoops, Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army, Empire State Division.

To learn more about the free youth programs offered by the Salvation Army visit: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-new-york/youth-services-1/

To learn more about the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation visit wadasfoundation.org