On Tuesday, October 13 at 9 a.m., Turnstone formally announced the receipt of its U.S. Department of Education grant award for Project I CAAN. U.S. Representative Mark Souder as well as representatives from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation joined Turnstone in the announcement of the award.
Project I CAAN (Inclusive Community Athletics and Activities Now), builds on Turnstone's existing programs, adaptive sports and leisure programs currently offered by the agency for people with physical disabilities. The grant award will fund project I CAAN for three years. Over 100 agencies from across the nation applied to the Department of Education/Rehabilitation Services Administration Recreational Programs funding opportunity. Turnstone is one of 10 agencies succesful in receiving support.
For more information, please call Nancy Louraine at (260) 483-2100 or nancy@turnstone.org.
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