WEST PARISH CHURCH

 United Church of Christ

THE SMITH PURDON FUND

ABOUT SUSANNE SMITH PURDON

The Smith Purdon Fund provides funding to innovative programs that support family life with a goal of positively impacting the lives of children and youth. The fund also supports programs that seek to meet the needs of low income families, immigrants and mentally or physically limited residents of the greater Merrimack Valley.

 

In the past, the fund has focused on new and creative programs, especially those with broad impacts within the community. This continues to be a primary focus but existing programs with new approaches and ideas will also be considered for grants.

 

Read a pair of recent Andover Townsman articles about Susanne Smith Purdon:

  Smith Purdon Fund eyes family, youth initiatives

  Embracing the legacy of Susanne Smith Purdon

Smith Purdon History

FUND FOCUS AREAS

  Adolescent Adjustments and Support

  Families In Need

  Physically and/or Cognitively Challenged Individuals

  Substance Abuse Prevention

  Suicide Prevention

  Youth Development - Youth-at-Risk

PAST RECIPIENTS

A Better Chance of Andover
Acre Family Day Care, Lowell
Andover Community Trust
Andover High School, Substance Abuse
Greater Lawrence Head Start
Habitat for Humanity, Merrimack Valley
Ironstone Farm, Andover
Lawrence Community Works
Lazarus House Ministries, Lawrence
Merrimack Valley Hospice
Neighbors in Need, Lawrence
Professional Center for Child Development, Andover
Samaritans of Merrimack Valley
United Teen Equity Center (UTEC), Lowell
YWCA of Greater Lawerence

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