MACC Server Izzy Eagleson(right)serves apple pie at the MACC kitchen. In her will, Ruddell set up a private foundation to aid organizations providing programs and services to the citizens of Manchester and institutions working for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Other 2015 grants from the Ruddell Fund are:
Rebuilding Together Manchester, Inc., $7,500 to buy materials for home modifications and repairs for low-income homeowners.
Manchester Scholarship Foundation, Inc., $5,000 to help adult learners with fees outside tuition, such as books and lab fees.
Community Renewal Team, Inc., $6,640 to support READS, a language and reading literacy program for elementary-age students.
Manchester Police Activities League, Inc., $5,500 to support a safe physical education and training environment for PAL by updating equipment, purchasing additional storage and installing air conditioning and fans.
Little Theatre of Manchester, Inc., $7,000 to support the 2015 play season and reach new audiences, including young adults and families.
Lutz Children’s Museum, $9,000 to support care and feeding of museum animals.
The Children’s Museum, $5,000 to expand the Science Achievement for All program for low-income students in town schools.
Manchester Historical Society, $4,000 to help buy visual and audio equipment for the History Center.
C.A.S.T., Inc., $1,600 to provide reduced-rate tickets for seniors and children as part of its outreach programs.
Manchester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Inc., $1,500 to partially support the artist and venue costs for the “Cruisin’ to the Oldies” concert.
Connecticut Humane Society, $8,525 to purchase updated veterinary diagnostic equipment for the Fox Memorial Clinic.
Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, $4,000 for veterinary care, food and other supports of the Aid-A-Pet program.
Protectors of Animals, Inc., $3,190 to buy shelter software, PetPoint.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving“>Hartford Foundation for Public Giving serves Hartford and 28 surrounding communities.
