LMCimpact Awarded Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Grant
LMCimpact Inc. is honored and grateful to announce that we have been awarded grant funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in support of our Creative Impact Community Arts and Culture Empowerment Program. This investment represents a powerful affirmation of our mission and the work we are doing to uplift youth and families through creativity, culture, and community connection.
The Creative Impact Program was designed to ensure that children and youth in underserved communities have access to meaningful arts experiences that foster self expression, confidence, and belonging. Through this program, LMCimpact provides hands on opportunities in visual arts, movement, storytelling, and cultural enrichment, meeting young people where they are and allowing them to explore their creativity in safe and affirming spaces.
Receiving support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation allows us to expand this work across Buffalo and into neighboring communities, strengthening partnerships with schools, faith based organizations, and community programs. This funding helps us reach more youth, support local facilitators, and build programming that celebrates culture while addressing the social and emotional needs of the families we serve.
We are deeply thankful for the trust placed in LMCimpact and for the Foundation’s continued commitment to investing in programs that build stronger, healthier communities. This grant not only supports our programming, it encourages us to continue pushing forward with purpose, collaboration, and integrity.
On behalf of our board, staff, volunteers, and the many children and families we serve, thank you for believing in the power of creativity to transform lives.
With gratitude,
LaKishia M. Collins
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
LMCimpact Inc.
The Creative Impact Program was designed to ensure that children and youth in underserved communities have access to meaningful arts experiences that foster self expression, confidence, and belonging. Through this program, LMCimpact provides hands on opportunities in visual arts, movement, storytelling, and cultural enrichment, meeting young people where they are and allowing them to explore their creativity in safe and affirming spaces.
Receiving support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation allows us to expand this work across Buffalo and into neighboring communities, strengthening partnerships with schools, faith based organizations, and community programs. This funding helps us reach more youth, support local facilitators, and build programming that celebrates culture while addressing the social and emotional needs of the families we serve.
We are deeply thankful for the trust placed in LMCimpact and for the Foundation’s continued commitment to investing in programs that build stronger, healthier communities. This grant not only supports our programming, it encourages us to continue pushing forward with purpose, collaboration, and integrity.
On behalf of our board, staff, volunteers, and the many children and families we serve, thank you for believing in the power of creativity to transform lives.
With gratitude,
LaKishia M. Collins
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
LMCimpact Inc.