Finish Strong Foundation Awards $26,500 To New England Youth Organizations

January 29, 2026

Dave McGillivray’s nonprofit supports mission-aligned programs through semi-annual grant program

BOSTON, Mass. (January 29, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation’s has announced eight new recipients of its Finish Strong Grants. The board of directors and grant committee made their selections after receiving a high volume of submissions during the fall application window. The $26,500 in funding awarded supports programming at these organizations that is 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 fall 2025 grant recipients includes:

• Marathon Kids, Inc.
• Run Your City
• SHALOH SCHOOL OHOLEI TORAH
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Border Towns
• Capitol Squash, Inc.
• MRC Track & Field Series, Inc.
• ConfiKids, Inc.
• Tierney Learning Center

“When the committee presented me with this round of selected recipients, I was so impressed with the unique ways these organizations serve their communities and better the lives of young people,” said Dave McGillivray, president and founder of the Finish Strong Foundation. “Our grant program recognizes that there are many nonprofits that aid in our mission of helping youth lay the groundwork for a successful life through healthy living, education and giving back. Thank you all for your efforts as we help kids Finish Strong!”

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 spring. 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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