Madison Street Festival returns proceeds in grants
MADISON – Long after its crowd disperses, the Madison Street Festival continues to benefit the community with grants to civic, charitable and school contacts.
Madison Police Foundation received $500 to fund Rape Aggression Defense or RAD classes. Cole Kelley with Liberty Middle School Archery Team received $250 to buy Genesis bows to meet expanding interest in Madison’s newest inclusive sport.
MadisonUp used $250 for Christmas decorations and gifts for the eight low-income apartment neighborhoods near the intersection of Wall Triana and Gillespie Road. Anthony Graham with “Ready Yourself for the Future” or RUFF organization used $500 to buy leadership curriculum for approximately 50 young men.
At Mill Creek Elementary School, Lacie Ring bought flexible seating for the 21st-learners in her classroom. Instead of using a hard chair, students can choose among stools, cushions, lap desks and other kinds of alternate seating.
The Riley Behavioral & Educational Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, assists children, young adults and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. The center’s $500 grant funded the MimoTeach Interactive System to convert any whiteboard into an interactive learning tool.
At Bob Jones High School, Emily Polak received $250 to buy five folding table and chair sets to accommodate small groups and discussion for work on classroom assignments.
Librarian Emily Wolfe at West Madison Elementary School applied $550 for approximately 40 library-bound books, mainly biographies to bring historical personalities to life by reading.
At Mill Creek Elementary School, third-grade teacher Hayley Davidson also wanted flexible seating in her classroom and used $250 for alternate seating to accommodate physical needs and enhanced learning.
Liberty Middle School Band applied $375 to buy mellophones, commonly called marching French horns. These brass instrumentalists will use mellophones in the stands and on the field for football games and parades.
Gina Ashley at Horizon Elementary School received $500 to buy digital-access ebooks for multiple users from J Appleseed. Students can refer to a printed book in class or access the book online at home.
Megan’s Books for Babies received $350 to provide board books to families with babies in Neonatal Intensive Care or NICU. The Bob Jones Golf Team received $325 for “Burn Your Goals” books and app.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation received a grant for their Saturday Scientist Program.
