Press Release, February 11, 2009
Vero Beach, Florida – February 11, 2009 – The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation has committed itself to assisting in the technological development of Indian River County charitable organizations. To achieve this goal, the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation solicited Indian River County charities and requested completed grant applications. After receipt and review of the grant applications, the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation decided to award generous grants of computer hardware and software to the following Indian River County charities:
Catholic Charities/Samaritan Center
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of one new computer and software for support staff.
Exchange Club CASTLE
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant toward the purchase of three laptop computers for use by the Indian River County counselors for the Safe Families Program.
Homeless Family Center, Inc.
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of two new computers, monitors, and printers.
Indian River Habitat for Humanity
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of planned giving software.
Senior Resource Association
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of one new server or computer.
Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of fundraising software.
Treasure Coast Food Bank
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant toward the purchase of three new computers.
Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of one new computer and one fax/copier/scanner.
All eight grants awarded were aimed at advancing the technological abilities and productivity of these worthy charities.
About the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation
The members of Rossway Moore & Taylor established The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation in 2005 and continue to fund the Foundation with contributions from the Firm’s profits. In this way, the Foundation becomes a partner in the Firm’s success.
The Foundation seeks to maximize its charitable impact by devoting its giving activities to a single charitable topic of focus. Managed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Firm’s attorneys and community members, the Foundation annually solicits proposals from local charities for projects within its focus. After a review process, the Foundation will provide direct financial assistance to the qualifying charities. In many instances, the Firm will supplement the Foundation’s cash gifts with in-kind services provided by Firm personnel.
About the Charities
Catholic Charities/Samaritan Center
The Samaritan Center is an interfaith non-profit organization providing shelter and support for homeless families of Indian River County.
Exchange Club CASTLE
CASTLE is a United Way partner organization that works to improve the quality of family life and prevent child abuse and neglect by providing community education, support and resources for parents in need of assistance on the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County.
Homeless Family Center, Inc.
The Homeless Family Center is a United Way Agency that provides temporary emergency shelter, employment counseling, case management, and budget counseling to homeless singles and families with children.
Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Senior Resource Association
Since 1974, the Senior Resource Association (SRA) – formerly the Council on Aging – has served seniors as a resource that provides activities, education, and services that benefit seniors throughout our community.
Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast
Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast fosters personal achievement through equine assisted activities and therapy for individuals with special needs in a safe and stimulating environment.
Treasure Coast Food Bank
The Treasure Coast Food Bank works to obtain and distribute food and needed products through partner agencies to help alleviate hunger in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties.
Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program
Youth Guidance is dedicated to enriching the lives of children in need in Indian River county through the establishment of positive mentoring relationships with volunteer adults.
For more information on the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation, please contact the Foundation President, Tom Tierney at ttierney@verobeachlawyers.com or 772-231-4440.
Press Release, July 18 , 2007
Vero Beach, Florida – July 18, 2007 – The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation has committed itself to assisting in the technological development of Indian River County charitable organizations. To achieve this goal, the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation solicited Indian River County charities and requested completed grant applications. After receipt and review of the grant applications, the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation is announcing it has awarded generous grants of computer hardware and software to the following Indian River County charities:
Gifford Youth Activity Center
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant toward the purchase of an Alternative Work Environment Early Literacy Station which will benefit the Young Eagle Scholars program, the SIMS Saturday reading program, and the Haven Summer Educational Camp.
Riverside Children’s Theatre
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of a new Apple Computer system to be used as an editing station by the video production students.
Salvation Army of Indian River County
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of two new computers in order to teach fundamental computer skills to the children that benefit from the services of the Salvation Army in Indian River County.
Sun-Up of Indian River, Inc.
The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation offered a grant for the purchase of six new flat panel monitors to benefit Sun-Up’s computer lab and to offer more desktop space to their clientele.
All four grants awarded were aimed at advancing the technological abilities and productivity of these worthy charities.
About the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation
The members of Rossway Moore & Taylor established The Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation in 2005 and continue to fund the Foundation with contributions from the Firm’s profits. In this way, the Foundation becomes a partner in the Firm’s success.
The Foundation seeks to maximize its charitable impact by devoting its giving activities to a single charitable topic of focus. Managed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Firm’s attorneys and community members, the Foundation annually solicits proposals from local charities for projects within its focus. After a review process, the Foundation will provide direct financial assistance to the qualifying charities. In many instances, the Firm will supplement the Foundation’s cash gifts with in-kind services provided by Firm personnel.
About the Charities
Gifford Youth Activity Center
The purpose of the Gifford Youth Activity Center is to serve disadvantaged children, youth and their families through a variety of educational and recreational programs.
Riverside Children’s Theatre
The purpose of the Riverside Children’s Theatre is to bring quality theatre programming to the residents of the Treasure Coast with a primary focus on children.
Salvation Army of Indian River County
The Salvation Army’s mission is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of all members or the local community without being impartial.
Sun-Up of Indian River, Inc.
Sun-Up of Indian River’s mission is to provide a quality residential community, as well as support and services for developmentally disabled adults.
For more information on the Rossway Moore & Taylor Foundation, please contact the Foundation President, Tom Tierney at ttierney@verobeachlawyers.com or 772-231-4440