2009 NEHTA Grants Awarded!

Congratulations to the following recipients each awarded a $250.00 grant for expansion of HT programming:

The ARC of Blackstone Valley, Pawtucket, RI: Daggett Farm Greenhouse & Gift shop will expand its services to residents of Riverview Terrace apartments. Staff will offer classes at Riverview Terrace to elderly and disabled who have difficulty going into the community without assistance. Classes will be based on gardening in small spaces, such as indoor window boxes with interchangeable seasonal plants during the four seasons.  

Winthrop University Hospital Child Life Program, Merrick, NY: For continuation of horticultural therapy services for hospitalized children at Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center and for children with cancer and blood disorders who are being treated at Winthrop’s outpatient Cancer Center for Kids. Activities will be conducted for groups and bedside for children ages one and up through a “Nurture with Nature” approach.