Grant Funders and Sponsors
Deep Root Center relies on the fiscal support of our wider community through donations, grants, and sponsorships to provide the equipment, materials, and staffing for our signature self-directed, hands-on, creative, and experiential programs.
Community Grant Program Fund of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley - $5000
Sept- 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Community Grant Program Fund of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley sent a $5000 grant as a thank you for talking to a team member of a potential new learning center just north of NYC to offer advice based on our experiences - it is an expression of gratitude for the work we do - intended to help us keep DRC's doors open for all of the kids who need us.
Sept- 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Community Grant Program Fund of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley sent a $5000 grant as a thank you for talking to a team member of a potential new learning center just north of NYC to offer advice based on our experiences - it is an expression of gratitude for the work we do - intended to help us keep DRC's doors open for all of the kids who need us.
DG Literacy Program - $4000
Sept. 2024
Deep Root Center is pleased to announce that we have received a $4000 national grant from the Dollar General Literacy Grant Program. This funding will be used for technology and general support for literacy competency.
Sept. 2024
Deep Root Center is pleased to announce that we have received a $4000 national grant from the Dollar General Literacy Grant Program. This funding will be used for technology and general support for literacy competency.
Cloudsplitter Foundation - $5000
July 2024
The Cloudsplitter foundation has funded one half of the sewer line repair project with a Rapid Response Grant of the fully requested amount of $5000. Thanks to their generosity the project can be completed.
July 2024
The Cloudsplitter foundation has funded one half of the sewer line repair project with a Rapid Response Grant of the fully requested amount of $5000. Thanks to their generosity the project can be completed.
Canton Community Fund - $2000
July 2024
We are deeply grateful to the Canton Community fund for providing $2000 for the sewer line repair project. Thanks to their commitment to Deep Root Center the project can get started.
July 2024
We are deeply grateful to the Canton Community fund for providing $2000 for the sewer line repair project. Thanks to their commitment to Deep Root Center the project can get started.
J.M. McDonald Foundation - $3000
June 2024
Shouts of thanks to the J.M. McDonald foundation for funding $3000 towards our Healing through Mentoring and Creative Arts Project.
June 2024
Shouts of thanks to the J.M. McDonald foundation for funding $3000 towards our Healing through Mentoring and Creative Arts Project.
Golub Foundation - Price Chopper - $1000
Huge gratitude to the Golub Foundation for funding $1000 to our Healing through Creativity & Mentoring grant request. They have been consistent supporters of DRC from the beginning! Thank you!
Huge gratitude to the Golub Foundation for funding $1000 to our Healing through Creativity & Mentoring grant request. They have been consistent supporters of DRC from the beginning! Thank you!
North Country Savings Bank - $200
March 2024
We are grateful for the $200 donated by NCSB.
March 2024
We are grateful for the $200 donated by NCSB.
Stewart's Shops - $300 & $250
February and March 2024
Thank you to Stewart's Shops for their continued support of our programs with a $300 check towards our Healing through Creativity & Mentoring grant and annual $250 Holiday Match.
February and March 2024
Thank you to Stewart's Shops for their continued support of our programs with a $300 check towards our Healing through Creativity & Mentoring grant and annual $250 Holiday Match.
Sea Comm - $610.00
February, 2024
Thank you to Sea Comm!
February, 2024
Thank you to Sea Comm!
American Legion Post #79 in Massena - $500
Oct. 2023
A huge thank you to the American Legion in Massena for their $500.00 donation.
Oct. 2023
A huge thank you to the American Legion in Massena for their $500.00 donation.
Boyden Brook Body Works - $1250.00
Oct. 2023
An enormous shout of gratitude to Boyden Brook Body Works for the $1250.00 sponsorship. We are grateful for your support of our kids.
Oct. 2023
An enormous shout of gratitude to Boyden Brook Body Works for the $1250.00 sponsorship. We are grateful for your support of our kids.
Walmart Community Grant - $500.00
Oct. 2023
Thank you to Walmart and Spark Good for their continued support.
Oct. 2023
Thank you to Walmart and Spark Good for their continued support.
Atlantic Testing Laboratory - $1000.00
May 2023
Thank you to ATL our third corporate sponsor.
May 2023
Thank you to ATL our third corporate sponsor.
TJ Toyota - $500.00
March 2023
Thank you to TJ Toyota our second corporate sponsor.
March 2023
Thank you to TJ Toyota our second corporate sponsor.
Stewart's Holiday Match - $250.00
March, 2023
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to support our mentoring program.
March, 2023
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to support our mentoring program.
Sea Comm - $610.00
January, 2023
Thank you to Sea Comm! Our first sponsor - at the Life-Long Learner level of $610.00.
January, 2023
Thank you to Sea Comm! Our first sponsor - at the Life-Long Learner level of $610.00.
Vela Education Fund - $10,000
September, 2o22
Thank you to the Vela Education Fund for a $10,000 grant to support DRC's growth in our community. We are grateful that the Vela Education Fund recognizes the invaluable benefits that Self-Directed Education has for our members.
September, 2o22
Thank you to the Vela Education Fund for a $10,000 grant to support DRC's growth in our community. We are grateful that the Vela Education Fund recognizes the invaluable benefits that Self-Directed Education has for our members.
Walmart Community Grant - $250.00
Thank you to Walmart for once again supporting DRC with a $250.00 community grant.
Thank you to Walmart for once again supporting DRC with a $250.00 community grant.
Price Chopper Community Grant
July, 2022
Thank you, once again, to Price Chopper Corporation for a $500 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
July, 2022
Thank you, once again, to Price Chopper Corporation for a $500 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
Stewart's Holiday Match
March, 2022
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to support our mentoring program.
March, 2022
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to support our mentoring program.
Coakley Hardware
June, 2021
Thank you to Coakley Hardware for donating the supplies and materials for our house painting project.
June, 2021
Thank you to Coakley Hardware for donating the supplies and materials for our house painting project.
Price Chopper Community Grant
April, 2021
Thank you, once again, to Price Chopper Corporation for a $1000 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
April, 2021
Thank you, once again, to Price Chopper Corporation for a $1000 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
Stewart's Holiday Match
March, 2021
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to support our mentoring program.
March, 2021
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to support our mentoring program.
Canton Community Fund
Dec, 2020
Thank you to the Canton Community Fund Board of Directors for a $945 grant to purchase five ChromeBooks. These will be used by our students to connect with their DRC community and classes while we are closed due to the pandemic.
Dec, 2020
Thank you to the Canton Community Fund Board of Directors for a $945 grant to purchase five ChromeBooks. These will be used by our students to connect with their DRC community and classes while we are closed due to the pandemic.
Price Chopper Community Grant
May, 2020
Thank you, once again, to Price Chopper Corporation for a $500 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
May, 2020
Thank you, once again, to Price Chopper Corporation for a $500 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
Stewart's Holiday Match
March, 2020
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to continue our cooking classes. DRC student members plan, cook, and eat breakfast and lunch together every day they are at the Center. Deep Root Center will use the funds from Stewart’s Holiday Match to purchase healthy whole foods from the Food Bank of Central New York, as well as local grocery stores.
March, 2020
Deep Root Center (DRC) Staff and Board are grateful to once again receive a $250.00 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program to continue our cooking classes. DRC student members plan, cook, and eat breakfast and lunch together every day they are at the Center. Deep Root Center will use the funds from Stewart’s Holiday Match to purchase healthy whole foods from the Food Bank of Central New York, as well as local grocery stores.
IronMan Foundation
Oct., 2019
Thank you to the IronMan Foundation for a $500 grant. We were honored to volunteer at a runner's aid station at the IronMan 70.3 race in September.
Oct., 2019
Thank you to the IronMan Foundation for a $500 grant. We were honored to volunteer at a runner's aid station at the IronMan 70.3 race in September.
Price Chopper Community Grant
June, 2019
Thank you to Price Chopper Corporation for a $500 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
June, 2019
Thank you to Price Chopper Corporation for a $500 grant to support the DRC Mentoring Program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
Walmart Community Grant
May, 2019
Thank you to Walmart for a $250 grant to support the DRC mentoring program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
May, 2019
Thank you to Walmart for a $250 grant to support the DRC mentoring program, the backbone of all we do at Deep Root Center.
Stewart's Match
March. 2019
Thank you once again to Stewart's Match program for a $250.00 Grant to purchase food for our cooking class which provided lunch for our students.
March. 2019
Thank you once again to Stewart's Match program for a $250.00 Grant to purchase food for our cooking class which provided lunch for our students.
Anonymous Donor
August, 2018
Thank you to an exceedingly generous benefactor, who wishes to remain anonymous, for the $10,000 donation in support of all of our programs.
August, 2018
Thank you to an exceedingly generous benefactor, who wishes to remain anonymous, for the $10,000 donation in support of all of our programs.
Canton Community Fund
Dec. 2017
The Deep Root Center Staff and Board are grateful to receive $1366.00 towards purchasing a child-size Ibanez electric guitar and electric bass, as well as a MacBook, which will be used with GarageBand and other digital recording tools. This equipment will augment the DRC music program to make it accessible to youth of all ages. Thank you to the Canton Community Fund for their continued support of our programming for the third year in a row..
Dec. 2017
The Deep Root Center Staff and Board are grateful to receive $1366.00 towards purchasing a child-size Ibanez electric guitar and electric bass, as well as a MacBook, which will be used with GarageBand and other digital recording tools. This equipment will augment the DRC music program to make it accessible to youth of all ages. Thank you to the Canton Community Fund for their continued support of our programming for the third year in a row..
GrassRoots Foundation
Oct. 2017
We are grateful to Peter and Kathy Wyckoff and the GrassRoots Foundation for their recent grant of $5000.00 to the DRC Maker Room and Music Program. This grant allows DRC to continue to support and attract those students in our community who thrive in our non-coercive, creative environment.
Oct. 2017
We are grateful to Peter and Kathy Wyckoff and the GrassRoots Foundation for their recent grant of $5000.00 to the DRC Maker Room and Music Program. This grant allows DRC to continue to support and attract those students in our community who thrive in our non-coercive, creative environment.
