2025 Community Partner Impact Report
Thank you for participating as a 2025 CCHF Community Partner. We look forward to receiving your completed Impact Report detailing how your CCHF grant positively impacted the Canton community.
DUE DATE: Your Community Partner Impact Report is due once all Community Partner Grant funds are expended, but no later than November 30th of the funding year, in order to be considered for future funding.
Canton Food Bank
2) Contact Person/Title*
Jennifer Herbek/Director
3) Phone*
(860)324-0697
4) Mailing Address*
PO Box 374, Collinsville, CT 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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After planning for the interruption in SNAP benefits for families in November and considering the need for increased food during the Thanksgiving holiday season, we realized just how critical funding like the CCHF grant is to serving our community. Making sure the pantry shelves were filled with a variety of foods to include fresh vegetables and fruits gave those in need an overwhelming sense of relief to know they had options and were not alone during this difficult time. It was possible with your generous support.
For the growing season (June-November), we were able to offer families butter and fresh eggs purchased from Shop Rite and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from Bristol Farm to include: Apples Beets Broccolini Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Carrots Cherry Tomatoes Corn Delicatta Squash Eggplant Garlic Garlic Scapes Green Beans Green Onions Hakuri Turnips Herbs Honeynut Squash Lettuce Onions Pears Pickling Cucumbers Potatoes Radishes Strawberries Tomatoes Watermelon Zucchini
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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Canton residents struggling with food insecurity.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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195 registered residents
8) What specific services did they receive?
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Weekly food assistance from June through November to include fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs and butter.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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The Canton Food Bank is a non-profit agency that has a volunteer base of up to 35 people, all united together in the goal of helping other members in the community dealing with food insecurity. The shelves in the pantry are sourced through generous donations from organizations like the Canton Community Health Fund. We had such a great experience with the quality of produce and varied selection that we plan to partner with Bristol’s again for the 2026 growing season.
The weekly offering of fresh eggs and butter was extremely popular so we plan to continue with that as well for our families. We will conduct a survey of families in January 2026, to see what other fresh foods they need for improved nutrition. From this data we want to build out our fresh initiative goals for 2026. We hope these efforts continue to build a sense of community and strengthen relationships with families in Canton, making the food bank experience less transactional and more relational.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
Besides the obvious of serving families in need with food assistance each week, the CCHF grant gave us the opportunity to reflect and connect with our families during the interview and subsequent media posts/articles. Sylvia and Sandy were instrumental in making this happen. Their thoughtful questions and warm nature during the interview brought to the forefront that this was not about data and numbers, this was about real people caring for their families and how we connect with them. Thank you again for helping us keep the focus on serving people and meeting their unique needs.
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
Please enter your initials below to submit this application:
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JSH
Date Submitted
Submitted 11/28/25, 10:48 AM
If you would like a copy of this application, please place a checkmark in the box below.
Yes, please send me a copy of my report.
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Connecticut Institute for the Blind d/b/a Oak Hill
2) Contact Person/Title*
Susan Orred, Grants Administrator
3) Phone*
8602863179
4) Mailing Address*
120 Holcomb St, Hartford, CT 06112
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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We requested support to purchase 2 outdoor glider chairs for residents of our Collinsville home.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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6 individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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6
8) What specific services did they receive?
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This grant supported the purchase of 2 outdoor gliding chairs. The smooth gliding motion of the chairs provides residents with vestibular stimulation and self-soothing. In addition, the rhythmic motion can help individuals regulate their sensory input, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a sense of calmness and well-being, which is critical to the Collinsville residents who have intellectual and physical disabilities, including those who are deaf and blind.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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For the residents of our Collinsville home, these chairs offer a calming, supportive space for any person seeking safety, comfort, and regulation and is especially good for individuals with disabilities who are impacted by heightened stress, behavior, socio-emotional or sensory related difficulties. As the individual climbs in or is supported by staff and adaptive equipment, the chair will gently rock and cradle the body, promoting relaxation, sensory modulation and vestibular input, which are essential for self-regulation and emotional well-being. The soft foam contours to the body for individualized support, and the addition of a cozy blanket or weighted blanket can help bring serenity and comfort. The gentle rocking from this chair supports postural control, core stability, and body awareness. Not only does it provide a sense of sensory support, but the vinyl surface also allows for an easy-to-clean environment, and the durability of the chair material supports individuals who struggle to moderate their physicality.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
We are very grateful for this generous support which helps us to offer the best care for the residents of our Collinsville home.
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
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SRO
Date Submitted
Submitted 11/26/25, 10:35 AM
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Yes, please send me a copy of my report.
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Canton Emergency Fuel Bank
2) Contact Person/Title*
Michael A. Langer, Treasurer
3) Phone*
8606934628
4) Mailing Address*
Canton Emergency Fuel Bank C/O Michael A. Langer 755 Cherry Brook Road, Canton Ct 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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So far, this fiscal year we have paid vendors $11,419.55 for 23 individuals or families seeking assistance from the Town of Canton.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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All Canton individuals and families seeking and being approved for assistance with their fuel bills from the Canton Senior and Social Services Director
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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23 Individuals or families
8) What specific services did they receive?
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The CEFB paid their heating and or electricity bills.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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Paying the fuel and electric bills for the less fortunate Canton residents
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
As always, we thank the CCHC for providing funds to help the CEFB keep the less fortunate residents in our community warm.
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
Please enter your initials below to submit this application:
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ML
Date Submitted
Submitted 12/2/25, 5:43 PM
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Yes, please send me a copy of my report.
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Canton Senior & Social Services
2) Contact Person/Title*
Tonoa Jackson, Senior & Social Services Director
3) Phone*
860-693-5811
4) Mailing Address*
40 Dyer Avenue, Collinsville CT 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2024 CCHF Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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We successfully engaged with community members to determine their needs, and in most instances were able to meet their requests for assistance.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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Any Canton resident regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origoin, disability, marital status or any other statusprotected by law is eligible for assistance if they meet the financial eligibility criteria. It has been the standard for this office to use state and federal programs eligibility as a baseline, along with the client’s personal story. If they receive benefits from a state and/or federal program they meet eligibility criteria for assistance from this office.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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192 Canton residents
8) What specific services did they receive?
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Groceries, personal care items, temporary shelter (motel stays), clothing, medical transportation outside of the DAR area, minor car repairs, gifts for elders for residents receiving hospital /hospice/nursing home care, Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, free exercise classes, free lunches.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your CCHF Community Partner Grant funding?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
N/A
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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Economic Benefits: By enhancing the quality of life for Canton residents in need the grant contributed to the economic stability of the community. Healthy engaged and housed residents can continue to contribute to the community through volunteerism and participation in local activities. Example – By assisting with a minor car repair, a senior resident was able to continue their volunteering for the community several days a week. Health Promotion Intitiatives:
The funding enabled health promotion initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles among seniors such as nutrition programs and exercise classes. This proactive approach improved the quality of life for our community members. Example – Fre lunches were provided for those who were income eligible. Free exercise classes were also provided for the same. Enhances Access to Services: The grant helped improve access to essential services such as transportation and social support.
This increased access can lead to better health outcomes as seniors receive timely medical attention ad participate in preventive care programs. Example: Free access to exercise classes drives interest into other classes and activities available for community members. Many of our residents have never been to the Community Center, so coming here for a class, a meal, to play Bingo or cards creates the opportunity for them to learn about the other services available to them that they often did not know about.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
Overall the CCHF grant created a ripple effect by improving the lives of seniors, single parents, disabled residents, and all of the other residents of Canton who were in need of a little assistance to make a difference in their lives. By investing in them, the community can build a more inclusive and supportive environment for all of its’ members. I Thank You for your kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission.
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
Please enter your initials below to submit this application:
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TJ
Date Submitted
Jan. 28, 2025
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Yes, please send me a copy of my report.
Submitted 1/28/25, 12:04 PM
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The Arc of the Farmington Valley, Inc.
2) Contact Person/Title*
Sean McCarthy
3) Phone*
860-693-6662 x116
4) Mailing Address*
225 Commerce Drive, Canton, CT 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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Yes, grant funding from CCHF enabled us to increase our program offerings with new activities, and increased capacity for existing activities. Supplies purchased with CCHF included: volleyball equipment, a game clock and pinnies, workout equipment, refreshed supplies of arts and crafts, a portable karaoke machine, and other miscellaneous supplies for recreation activities, & additional storage infrastructure for our recreation closet to safely store all the additional equipment CCHF provided. We now have two volleyball programs running, one open to the entire community, and one specifically for our residents at Bear Woods apartments.
The new workout equipment enabled us to increase the size of our classes as our previous bottleneck was total available equipment. We were also able to expand our range of weights as many of our participants are getting stronger through their participation.
The new karaoke machine has increased our participants’ confidence through accessible features such as slowing or pitching songs, giving our singers the option to sing with or without guiding vocals, and providing subtitles. It is also significantly easier to move and set up than our old system, and our other programs like Bear Woods Residential and Canton Day Programs have begun to take advantage of the machine when it isn’t being used at Recreation.
Support from the Canton Community Health fund is empowering more Canton residents with disabilities to participate in a wider variety of activities. Crucially, your funding keeps registration costs affordable for our participants by covering the costs of new equipment. We are excited to continue offering innovative programs that help our community achieve their personal best.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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Individuals with intellectual disabilities
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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44
8) What specific services did they receive?
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These residents participated in Recreation activities using supplies purchased with CCHF grant funding.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
Yes, our Recreation program also serves other Favarh clients and individuals with disabilities in the Farmington Valley community. 103 other individuals also participated in Recreation since Favarh received this grant.
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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Increased recreation opportunities for people with disabilities promotes healthy living, an active lifestyle, social engagement, and a chance for everyday excitement and joy during the week. We believe that recreation and community building activities are an essential component of a full life which every person with disabilities deserves.
Your support ensures that people with disabilities have access to these crucial services and helps broaden the horizon of what’s possible in Canton.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
Sylvia, I will send you some recreation photos with CCHF provided equipment to share with your board. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of Favarh!
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
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S.M.
Date Submitted
11/2025
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Yes, please send me a copy of my report.
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Healing Meals Community Project
2) Contact Person/Title*
Sarah Leathers, CEO & Founder
3) Phone*
860.264.5864
4) Mailing Address*
P.O. Box 7223, Bloomfield, CT 06002
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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Over the past several months, our main objective was to fulfill our program goals with the support of the grant we proposed. The goals for our Healthy Meals program that we stated in our grant application are to: 1. Support individuals and families healing from a health crisis by serving them nourishing meals. 2. Elevate an understanding of how food impacts overall health. 3. Provide tools and tactics for improved long-term health and wellness. 4. Reduce stress and isolation by providing social connections that promote a sense of well-being.
HMCP is grateful for the $6,000 grant from CCHF because we were able to serve several of our Canton neighbors as they faced health crises, and we feel we have achieved our program objectives. Through our growing partnership with Canton Social Services, we were able to identify and serve three low-income clients, along with several additional family members, including food, direct nutrition and wellness education, and compassionate service. We are pleased to have nurtured relationships with our Canton clients as our team had weekly interactions with them during meal delivery and educational activities.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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All of the clients served by this grant are considered to live in low-income households as determined by the Federal Poverty Level. These clients ranged in age from 42 to 72, and we served family members of two clients, including three children under 18 and one additional adult.
Our Healthy Meals program typically provides 12 weeks of meals per person, yet in 2025, we have seen a significant increase in clients requests to receive meals beyond 12 weeks, so when medical and financial stress persist, we will provide up to 24 weeks of meals.
One of the Canton families we served made such a request, so we served this family of four that includes three children under the age of 18. Their family had been impacted by the mother’s pregnancy, which had health risks associated with it. Added to pre-existing food insecurity, we determined that continuing the program through November would be a health-boosting resource.
As of November 20, 2025, we provided 460 meals over 18 weeks to this family and we have identified a funder to help us provide a full 24 weeks of food for them. We also served 54 meals over 10 weeks to one client who chose to end meals two weeks early because they were feeling better and could cook for themselves. The third client, along with one additional family member, began meals last month and has been served for 6 weeks so far. This client is working through liver and pulmonary diseases, and we anticipate completing this client’s service in December.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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7
8) What specific services did they receive?
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Each person served by this grant received six freshly prepared meals each week, and each household received one quart of Nourishing Broth as well. Our volunteer Delivery Angels brought meals right to clients’ homes each week to make meals more accessible when clients could not drive or did not have transportation available. We also provided individualized nutrition and wellness education through our Client Care Team over the course of their service periods. Grant funds will be fully expended in November on ingredients, packaging, and a small portion of salaries for kitchen staff who are ServSafe certified to comply with state requirements. .
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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CCHF grants over the past few years have moved us to become more deeply connected to members of the Canton community.
Specifically, we have found true partnership with members of the Canton Social Services department, and they have become a steady source of client referrals for us. We are thrilled that they see the value of our “food is medicine” approach to wellness, and they have avidly promoted our services to people who are in their service mission.
We receive feedback from our clients as part of our annual evaluation process so we can determine the impact on the individuals we have served. Our clients consistently increase their intake of whole foods (unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and legumes), and they better understand the connections between the quality of food they eat and their overall health. Most of our clients report that they intend to continue eating this way, even after their Healthy Meals participation is over.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
HMCP has a thriving Youth Development Program, and we’re happy to report that in 2025, seven Canton teens have joined us, helping to prepare and package meals. They work as part of an intergenerational team of adult mentors and staff, learning about the culinary arts, nutrition and wellness practices, and organic gardening. Above all, they get to experience the fulfillment of offering compassionate service to members of a larger community. We hope to continue seeing more of our young Canton neighbors join us in the coming years.
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
Please enter your initials below to submit this application:
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Lauren Miller, Grants Manager
Date Submitted
Submitted 11/21/25, 11:36 AM
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Roaring Brook Nature Center
2) Contact Person/Title*
Kim Read, Director
3) Phone*
860-693-0263
4) Mailing Address*
70 Gracey Road Canton, CT 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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Roaring Brook Nature Center with the help of Canton Fire & EMS, the Canton Community Health Fund, and Northeast Fire Rescue hosted 3 free hands-on CPR, AED, and First Aid trainings this fall for 32 Canton residents.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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Any Canton resident was able to sign up for a training.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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32
8) What specific services did they receive?
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CPR, AED, and First Aid training and certification
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
N/A
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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With 32 more lifesavers in the Canton community prepared to respond in an emergency, we know the town is safer. As a nature center that hosts thousands of visitors each year, including children and seniors, we recognize the importance of building a more resilient and safety-conscious community. We know that while we are out and about in Canton we have that many more neighbors ready to act.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
A big thank you to the Canton Community Health Fund for allowing us to bring this initiative to Canton. The community’s response to these trainings was great. It was awesome to see community members work together during the trainings and get to know their neighbors while learning life-saving skills. We also appreciated the added benefit of the photos of participants in action taken by Sylvia in each of the trainings. It was a great way to celebrate them and thank them for taking the course.
VERIFICATION
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KAR
Date Submitted
Submitted 11/30/25, 9:52 AM
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SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center of Canton, Inc.
2) Contact Person/Title*
Cheryl Cleaves President/CEO
3) Phone*
860-841-9930
4) Mailing Address*
174 Morgan Rd, Canton, CT 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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We feel we have exceeded our objectives outlined in the grant application during this year! This is the largest group of Canton residents we have served since we received funding from you. We exceeded our goal of 80 free lessons for summer equine therapy riding sessions. We were able to give additional lessons at the end of the grant funding with donations from private parties.
Volunteers and family members saw such a need for the Canton riders to continue their lessons; they donated funds to cover the costs. For the fourth year in a row, in the 14 years we have been serving the community, we do not have a waiting list and we have additional staff that can accommodate new riders into the program.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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The 2025 Canton Community Health Fund grant recipients ranged in age from 3 years old to 58 years old. 31 Canton Resident Riders took part in our summer Equine Therapy riding covered under this grant. Of the 31 riders, 8 are children of veterans, and the average age was 17 years old. The 31 riders shared 80 grant lessons during the summer break Monday-Thursday and on Saturday. The disabilities of the people who participated in this grant were: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Impaired vision, Delayed Speech, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, intellectual disability, Down’s syndrome, traumatic brain injury, stroke and developmental delays.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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31 Canton Residents – Lessons were taught to 31 riders at a cost of $65 each. This is an increase of 14 riders than last year! Details to follow: 2 riders had 4 lessons, 11 riders had 3 lessons, 19 riders had 2 lessons and 1 rider tried a lesson once. All 80 lessons were 30 minutes in duration.
8) What specific services did they receive?
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SpiritHorse Equine Therapy provided unique, highly effective, private, equine-assisted therapeutic riding lessons. This grant was to provide summer equine therapy to Canton children and adults with special needs who would not be able to afford the Equine Therapy otherwise. The summer program includes a 30-minute therapeutic riding lesson, according to each participants ability and individual needs and the 30-minute mounted lesson focuses on movement and skills on the horse.
Each student, to the best of their ability can lead, groom and saddle their horse before their lesson. While riding, each student’s individual needs are being addressed through horse therapy such as speech, sensory, balance, behavior, cognitive processing and more. Each lesson is specific to each person’s needs and all lesson are private to focus solely on each rider.
This year, we introduced our Equicizer. In the past, some riders on our wait list do not get the opportunity for riding a horse due to weight restrictions or some riders need help with strength, balance and confidence before being able to ride a horse but this all changed this year because of the Equicizer we named “Lucky”. This mechanical horse simulates live horse movement in the safety of our therapy room.
Each of our grant lesson recipients used “Lucky” to practice riding and build strength that ultimately transferred to riding a live horse with confidence. Others continued their Equine therapy on “Lucky” for their summer riding experience. This year we had 6 FAVARH residents from Canton participate by solely riding the Equicizer and this was the first time many have experienced horse riding movement and benefits, from the horse simulator. The Equicizer is now a key part of our equine therapy program.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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In addition to our Equine Therapy for people with special needs, our summer equine therapy program offers the opportunity for community students, teachers, parents and therapists to work with our special needs riders as volunteers to help one-on-one and really get to know kids they may otherwise not meet. The Canton Community Health Fund grant not only helps special needs participant in a healthy, engaging therapy, it also encourages community participation in volunteering.
The response of the Canton Community to our Therapy programs has been so positive by both volunteers wanting to help and parents seeking Therapeutic Riding for their children and adults with disabilities. We are hoping to expand our summer riding experience next year to more Canton residents. Many families already had summer camps or activities in place when we received the funding, so they didn’t plan on it until they knew for sure funding was available.
We currently have a riders interested in the camp program in 2026, so we will know many families will need financial assistance this coming year. With our programs and continued funding to help the under-served population in Canton, this will help Canton stay engaged in health, safety and the well-being by all who participate.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
We are grateful for your continued support of our programs! We especially want to thank everyone from CCHF who came to visit and a special thanks to Sylvia, for the amazing article she wrote in the Farmington Valley Life!
VERIFICATION
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CPC
Date Submitted
Submitted 11/28/25, 9:03 PM
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Summit Adaptive Sport, Inc.
2) Contact Person/Title*
Karen Cook, Executive Director
3) Phone*
860-485-8934
4) Mailing Address*
P.O. Box 151, Pine Meadow, CT 06061
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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Individuals of all ages with disabilities and their families and/or friends.
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7) How many Canton residents were served?
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7
8) What specific services did they receive?
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12 Kayak lessons & 3 biking lessons
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
All of our participants would benefit to a degree from the equipment, supplies and volunteer certification training. We also saw some nice connections between our Canton participants with participants from other communities when they might not have met otherwise.
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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This grant has allowed us to continue to grow our program in Canton and add more participants from the community. We specifically were able to connect with residents of FAVARH’s Bear Woods residential program. This is a small step that we expect grow next year. The training our volunteers received is crucial to us being able to accommodate participants with complex physical disabilities. And from that training we were able to learn about specific safety & rescue supplies we needed to purchase with grant funds.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
Our collaboration with CCHF has enabled us to continue to expand our impactful work. We are aligned with CCHF’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of Canton residents by encouraging healthy lifestyles through outdoor sport participation. Participants also build upon social connections they make through the program and they spread the word to other members of the community that could benefit from our collaboration.
VERIFICATION
By submitting this Community Partner Impact Report, you certify that all information provided herein is true and accurate.
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kkc
Date Submitted
10/30/2025
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Canton Police Department
2) Contact Person/Title*
Capt. Andrew Schiffer
3) Phone*
860-693-5832
4) Mailing Address*
45 River Road, Canton, CT 06019
5) Email*
OBJECTIVES
6) How has your organization met the Objectives outlined in your 2025 Community Partner Grant Application? Please be specific.
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We were able to update the station medical bag, add another AED to the fleet, add emergency entry tools to cruisers, and update cruiser medical bags.
6a) Who was the specific population served by your Community Partner Grant, i.e. Seniors? Individuals of all ages with disabilities, families etc.
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All Canton residents are served by the benefits this grant provided. Canton Police Officers are almost always the first help at ta scene and the gear updates for the field cars and the station keep us ready to serve.
ALLOCATION OF CCHF COMMUNITY PARTNER GRANT FUNDS
7) How many Canton residents were served?
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All Canton residents – roughly 12000
8) What specific services did they receive?
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We respond to many medical and injury calls, as well as citizen assist calls, so the tools and medical equipment we have available help with medical care and delivering police services.
9) Were other individuals, outside of Canton, served with your Community Partner Grant?
Yes
No
10) If yes, who were they and how many were there?
Occasionally, we respond to our bordering towns for mutual aid and use our gear. In one instance, our officers were first on-scene at a head on crash in New Hartford and rendered medical aid, helped with extrication of trapped drivers, and fire suppression.
11) What will be the impact of CCHF’s Community Partner Grant to your organization on the future health, safety and well-being of the Canton community?
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While we never know when our services will be needed, the assistance provided from the CCHF keeps us up to date with the proper gear to deliver life saving care or intervention when the public calls 911.
COMMENTS
12) Are there any additional details you would like to share about your CCHF Community Partner experience?
Working with CCHF over the years has greatly helped CPD with procuring and deploying items that make a difference to the citizenry of Canton. The items we have added this year and in past years also improve the safety of the officers who respond. The AEDs, life jackets, entry tools, first aid kits, and other items have been used to save lives and will be available to save lives when the need arises. Our partnership with CCHF is exceptional, especially with help form Sylvia, who helps us with promoting the benefits to Canton residents that this collaboration provides. CPD is very grateful to CCHF for the assistance that helps every Canton resident in times of need.
VERIFICATION
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AJS
Date Submitted
Submitted 11/12/25, 12:10 PM
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Town of Canton Fire and EMS Department
Review of safety protocols related to EV battery hazards and responder positioning.
Deployment to Apparatus
After training, the four EV fire blankets are being distributed strategically across the fleet.
Engines 1, 3, 4 and Rescue 5 are planned for the EV blankets at this time. Apparatus checks
will include routine inspection of blanket condition and readiness. This placement ensures
that at least one blanket is available at all major responses within the Town of Canton.
Outcomes & Impact
The donation has produced immediate and measurable benefits:
of EV-related fires.
residential areas where EV adoption continues to increase.
The blankets are considered a valuable addition to our fire suppression tools.
Acknowledgment
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Canton
Community Health Fund. Your support directly enhances public safety and strengthens our ability to protect residents, visitors, and motorists traveling through the community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and investment in the safety of the Town of
Canton.
PHOTOS: Firefighters demonstrated the proper deployment of the EV blankets while wearing the
appropriate structural firefighting protection ensemble including self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
Thank you CCHF!
