More grants remain to be awarded.
Gainesville, FL Shepherd's Center Clown Troop worked with the Gainesville City Government and received a certificate officially making the week of August 4-11 as National Clown Week in Gainesville. They affixed a big red clown nose on each of the city's council members. The Center's Clown Troop has developed a favorable reputation entertaining groups in the community. The grant also funds three other projects operated by the North Little Rock Shepherd's Center. Carmel, IN Shepherd's Center recently presented baby blankets and coloring books to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit of the local hospital.