Grant recipients talk about their work

Through grants, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church helps a number of nonprofits do their work. Some of these grant recipients will talk about what they’re doing during an Adult Forum at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, in the church’s Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St. in  Annapolis, Md.

The public is invited to hear about the work done by:

Adaptive Rowing Annapolis enhances “the lives of people with physical and intellectual disabilities by making the sport of rowing more accessible.” Rowing fosters independence, allows for freedom of movement, and provides an opportunity to have fun. Website: https://adaptiverowingannapolis.org/

Anne Arundel CASA (Court Appointed Special Attorneys), Inc. “serves children from birth to 21 who have been abused or neglected and are in foster care.” Website: https://www.aacounty.org/county-executive/nonprofit-center/casa

Chase Home – “The Chase Home is committed to supporting women facing housing insecurity through community grantmaking, program funding and affordable housing advocacy and investment.” Website: https://www.chasehomeinc.org/

CHERA (Community Health & Education in Rural Africa) “works to transform healthcare delivery and educational opportunities in the Rwenzori region of Uganda.” Website: https://cherahealth.org/

Backpack Buddies “provides children at risk of going hungry with weekend meals and snacks. When school isn’t in session during the school year, “the children receive a backpack containing six balanced meals and two healthy snacks at the end of every week.” Website: https://stannes-annapolis.org/backpack-buddies

Episcopal Relief and Development – This nonprofit’s goal is “to feed the hungry, care for the sick and welcome the stranger.” Website: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/

Partners in Mission Guatemala – St. Anne's works in partnership with the Mayan communities in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala to support health, education, sanitation and water projects that serve the needs of this community. Website: https://www.stannes-annapolis.org/partners-in-mission-guatemala

Friends of the Stanton Center Youth Programs “is a group that supports the Stanton Community Center's youth programs through donations and volunteer work.” Website: https://www.annapolis.gov/513/Recreation-and-Enrichment-Programs