We are currently operating on a volunteer basis with no start up funds, other than incidental expenses that I am covering personally. I have applied for a grant from a local agency. I have not yet received a response from this grant application although I do anticipate a response in the next few weeks. The Lopez PTA can be counted on to help with projects of this type. Their support comes in the form of tireless volunteers and dedicated service.
Financial assistance is more difficult to secure.
A fund could be established within the Fort Collins Community Foundation for The Empty Bowls Project. An award of this size would allow us to manage the project and cover expenses associated with the program. We currently have no budget for mailings, postage, printing, and other expenses associated with The Empty Bowls Dinner and Auction. To make the student mentoring aspect of our program successful we would need additional funds to arrange for release time for the art teacher at the high school. This makes our combined efforts even more worthwhile.