11 New England charities selected for $27,500 in Finish Strong Foundation Grants

May 28, 2025

Mission-aligned programs awarded funding by Dave McGillivray’s nonprofit

BOSTON, Mass. (May 28, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After receiving a record number of applications, the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation’s board of directors and grant committee have announced their latest round of grant awards. Over $27,500 in funding will be given to support programming focused on one or more of the Finish Strong Foundation’s mission elements: children’s physical fitness, education and social-emotional learning.

The list of spring 2025 grant recipients includes:

• Horse SenseAbility
• Connor’s Kindness Project, Inc.
• Beyond Soccer
• ConnectiKids Inc
• Youth Enrichment Services, Inc.
• Danny’s Place
• Dream Big!
• The3PointFoundation, Inc.
• Day Dreaming Organization Inc.
• Understanding Our Differences
• Action Centered Tutoring Services

“Each of the amazing organizations selected have unique ways that they inspire and engage young people in our region,” said Laurita Kaigler-Crawlle, executive director of the Finish Strong Foundation. “We offer each of them our sincere congratulations, and our leadership looks forward to finding new ways to grow and elevate this program in our upcoming request for applications.”

All organizations are based in New England, the foundation’s primary regional focus. Applicants were able to request up to $5,000 to support their programming. The grant application period is expected to reopen in the fall. To learn more about the foundation’s grant program, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org/grants.

For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE DAVE MCGILLIVRAY FINISH STRONG FOUNDATION

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation seeks to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness. Their vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time. For over eighteen years, the foundation has remained committed to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities. For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

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