Each year, the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, provides grants for programs and projects whose public charitable purposes are carried out in a manner consistent with the tradition of the Franciscan Sisters. Requests for monies must show a connection to the mission of the Foundation, assist those who are poor, older adults and individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Awarded projects also showed sustainability to live on long after the award period is over.
The Foundation board of directors met recently to review grant applications for the fall 2020 cycle. Jim Schifley, board chair, is proud to announce that 16 grants were approved and awarded totaling $32,500:
- Allegany County Mental Health Association – Youth Compeer Program – Wellsville, NY
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier – Volunteer Mentor Recruitment and Enrollment –Cattaraugus County
- Bradford Hospital Foundation – Meals on Wheels – Bradford, PA
- Cuba Cultural Center – Backpack food program for students – Cuba, NY
- Destinations – Bradford – Emergency fuel for medical appointments – Bradford, PA
- Friendship Church of God in Christ (Mission Agape) – brown bag lunches for students, school supplies, holiday food baskets – Friendship, NY
- Genesis House – Aftercare Program for individuals moving into homes – Olean, NY
- Heritage AFlame Ministries – benevolence (rent, utilities, gas for employment search, school supplies, food, camperships) – Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties
- Ischua Union Church – Fund for the Needy (utilities, medical, transportation, Christmas gifts, school supplies) – Ischua, NY
- Kevin Guest House – Guest Lodging for Patients & Families Traveling for Medical Care from Allegany, Catt. & McKean Counties – Buffalo, NY
- Olean General Hospital Foundation – Emergency funds for those who are poor and spiritual literature & prayer aids for Pastoral Care – Olean, NY
- Southern Tier Health Care System – Cribs for Kids Program – Olean, NY
- St. Vincent de Paul – Hope for the Needy (assistance with housing, utilities, clothing, food and prescriptions) – Olean, NY
- Valley View Baptist Church – Food Pantry – Cattaraugus County
- The Warming House – Purchase healthy food, cleaning/food service supplies – Olean, NY
- YMCA of the Twin Tiers – Scholarship assistance for Olean YMCA early learning programs – Olean, NY
The Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, attentive to the religious tradition and pastoral mission of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, is committed to the Gospel stance of social justice which is lived out in a spirit of love, healing and compassion. The Foundation focuses its energy and resources primarily in the Allegany/Cattaraugus Counties of New York and McKean County of Pennsylvania and strives to improve the quality of life of our poor and marginalized neighbors.
To learn more about the Renodin Foundation grants or to apply or donate, visit www.RenodinFoundation.org.
(Photo from 2019 grant) The Renodin Foundation supports financial assistance for child care & early learning programs at the Olean YMCA. Pictured L-R: Ann-Marie Sitter Tompkins, child care director; Sr. Marigene Kennedy, OSF, Renodin Foundation board member; Bob Weber, Renodin board member; Brent Raabe, YMCA of the Twin Tiers advancement director
