The first 10 years’ gifts to the foundation totaled more than $74,474. From those gifts, we granted funds to more than 11,000 people. Grants helped with housing for older adults, physical rehab and prosthetics for returning World War I soldiers, dental care and braces for children, tuberculosis treatment, homelessness, and more. People filled out the applications themselves, and we paid the grants directly to their landlord or hospital. Supporting those who are unhoused is still a priority today.
