What Was New in 2022
The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation is excited to enter a new stage in charitable giving. 2022 marks our twentieth year, but the first in which the Foundation is able to provide grants for specific projects. We are immeasurably pleased to work with fantastic organizations to further our charitable mission.
Grants Awarded 2022
The Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Maine and the wider world by promoting responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources, for now and in the future.
The Foundation has partnered with the CCI to finance an Exploration Fund focused on student developed proposals to conduct research, be that in Maine or anywhere in the world. This research focuses on the physical, chemical, biological and social aspects of climate change.
Gifts of Love aids those individuals and families that are working, but struggling to make ends meet. They offer programs and education that support financial sustainability by improving food security, offering life skills programs, and providing sustaining support.
The Foundation is very happy to fund Gifts of Love Back-to-School Backpack Program, which distributes 300 backpacks, complete with supplies, to those in need.
Global Gardens aims to create sustainable, profitable, and independent small farm businesses among socially disadvantaged refugee and veteran farmers in Southwest Idaho.
The Foundation is pleased to be part of their Infrastructure Improvement Project by providing funds needed for wash station upgrades, including a washing machine outfitted as a giant "salad spinner" and a walk in cooler to increase produce storage.
The Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation undertakes its mission to cure pancreatic cancer by funding scientific and clinical research, providing clinical support services and increasing public awareness.
The Critical Accelerator Initiative is a new program designed to shorten the time from clinical concept to launch. These innovative clinical trials generate large volumes of data. A common platform for collecting, storing, and analyzing data from CAI will enable more efficient studies and enhanced collaboration. The Foundation is happy to help fund the creation and operation of the CAI database portal.
The South Park Inn serves those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness by offering safe shelter, essential resources, nutritious meals, access to personal care and laundry facilities, as well as critical programs and case management services.
The South Park Inn operates an on site medical, dental, and behavioral health clinic to serve those in need. The Foundation is pleased to work with The South Park Inn to create an Electronic Health Record system that will enable providers to make better decisions and provide better care for an already vulnerable population.
The Village pursues its mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing services for behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, foster care and adoption, and family support.
Recognizing the vital role of fathers in the development of their children, The Village offers a Fatherhood Engagement Services program. FES is designed to help fathers raise healthy, resilient children. Reliable employment is integral to success, and The Foundation is pleased to provide funding for a new job readiness component of the Fatherhood Engagement Services program.
For over 25 years, volunteers have maintained this wonderful playground located in the heart of Chestnut Hill. The Foundation was pleased to help fund necessary repairs and improvements, including the installation of two new swing sets.