December 10, 2019
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Bread of Life Outreach Center was awarded $5,000 to hire a professional nutritionist, and purchase food and equipment to provide food pantry members with classes teaching cooking, shopping and meal planning skills.
This funding was secured through the Josephine Goodyear Foundation.
May 7, 2019
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Cattaraugus-Little Valley CSD received two Equipment Assistance grants – $9,629 to purchase a radiant oven and $5,142 to purchase a pasta cooker for their school lunch program.
This funding was secured through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service – National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants.
April 1, 2019
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Franklinville CSD was awarded $2,000 to purchase two high-tunnel Weatherguard Roundtop greenhouses.
This funding was secured through the Whole Kids Foundation – School Garden Grant program.
April 1, 2019
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services Cattaraugus-Little Valley CSD was awarded $500 to purchase vegetable and flower seeds to cultivate a “Literacy Garden”. The mission of this project is to literally “plant the seeds” of garden knowledge for the next generation while encouraging literacy skills at the same time.
This funding was secured through the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Kids Gardening – Scotts Gro More Gardens Grant.
December 19, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Franklinville CSD was awarded $67,055 to partner with the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County to hire a Farm-to-School (F2S) Coordinator for two years to increase procurement of NYS produce from local farmers and distributors.
This funding was secured through the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets – Farm-to-School Grant.
July 9, 2018
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Buffalo Public Schools/City of Buffalo was awarded $500,000 for the planning/design of facility upgrades which will enhance access to Buffalo’s recreational and athletic opportunities.
This funding was secured through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.
October 26, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Village of Holley was awarded a $1,254,000 Water Grant to replace 9,050 linear feet of water main along with fire hydrants, valves, water service transfers and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System.
This funding was secured through the NYS EFC Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WAII) – Drinking Water Program.
October 18, 2017
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Town of Orchard Park was awarded $500,000 toward construction of their new Multi-Generational Community Center. This complex will offer space and activities for children, young adults, families and seniors all under one roof.
This funding was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program.
May 2, 2016
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the Town of East Bloomfield was awarded $7,500 to construct a full-sized half basketball court in Veteran’s Park.
This funding was secured through the Greater Rochester Health Foundation.
March 11, 2016
J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that through our services the YMCA of the Twin Tiers was awarded $12,500 to allow staff the extra time needed to provide a variety of fresh and creative snacks for their afterschool and summer programs.
This funding was secured through the YMCA USA / Walmart Foundation 2016 Year Round Food Program.