Des Moines, IA – Orchard Place, a leading advocate for children’s mental health in Iowa, is thrilled to announce the awarding of two significant grants totaling $95,000. Both grants are generously provided by Prairie Meadows Board of Directors. The $75,000 Community Betterment grant will be dedicated to extensive improvements to the Club Chris Greenhouse at our Orchard Place Residential Campus. The $20,000 Youth Sports and Recreational Grant will be used for critical enhancements to the Christopher Gartner Memorial Gymnasium at Orchard Place PACE Center. These funds support Orchard Place’s mission of providing a safe environment for children and families to heal, find hope, be empowered, and build resilience to overcome mental health adversity.
"We are deeply grateful to Prairie Meadows for their generous support," said Candice S. Revita-Ramirez, Vice President of Development and Marketing at Orchard Place. "These grants will have a profound impact on our ability to provide healing and empowerment to the families we serve, with valuable opportunities for developing strong futures."
For media inquiries, contact Lakyn Pando the Director of Communications at 515-868-0194 or at lpandoburciaga@orchardplace.org.
About Orchard Place: Orchard Place is Des Moines’ oldest charity providing mental health treatment and expertise serving Iowa’s kids. Our inpatient, outpatient and community programs annually serve more than 10,000 children from birth to 18. Three operating divisions operate under the Orchard Place umbrella of services: Orchard Place Child Guidance Center, Orchard Place Residential Campus, and Orchard Place PACE Center. More information can be found at www.orchardplace.org.