09/14/2026
We would like to give a well-deserved shoutout to three nonprofit organizations that received PATCH funding this month on behalf of the PDC 30 membership.
On Sunday, September 13th, PDC 30 presented the 2026 PATCH Foundation Grant award of $20,000 to Su***de Prevention Services. The organization works to reduce the number of suicides among children and adults, eliminate negative stigmas surrounding mental health, and address barriers to receiving care. Su***de Prevention Services was selected by the members and staff that make up PDC 30’s CORE Advisory Council, through our annual grant program.
And earlier this month, PDC 30 partnered with The PATCH Foundation to also present $10,000 to Project Fire Buddies and Next Generation Playground. Project Fire Buddies partners with local fire departments to build meaningful, long-term relationships and provide consistent support for critically ill children and their families. Next Generation Playground works to create inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces and enrichment programs to help neurodiverse children thrive, while also providing education and support to families and caregivers. Both organizations were identified as finalists for the 2026 PATCH Foundation grant this summer. Our review committee was so moved by the work of each organization that we sought additional PATCH funding this year to support their efforts.
Congratulations to all three organizations, and thank you to The PATCH Foundation for making this possible! We are honored to support groups that work so hard to protect and uplift children in our community, and we know the funding will be put to great use.
