Dow’s 2006 Community Grants Make a Difference

Texas - August 23, 2006

In the next twelve months, children at the Brazoria County Youth Home will have a brand new furnished duplex in which to live, the Columbia Historical Museum Association will refurbish a historically significant school house as a museum and exercise equipment will be in place for children of the Boys and Girls Club. That’s just a sample of how the winners of the 2006 Dow Community Grants program will enhance the quality of life in southern Brazoria County within the next year.

Local non-profit organizations competed for two grant types: The 65^th Anniversary Grant with a maximum gift of $25,000 or the Diamond Grant worth up to $5,000. With more than 50 organizations submitting applications, a panel of Dow and community judges was needed to select the winners.

“This year’s Community Grants winners did a great job of having solid, sustainable plans on how to address a need in our community,” said Jan Huisman, Public Affairs leader for Dow Texas Operations. “This is a collaborative effort between Dow and local non-profit organizations to bring about dramatic and much needed enhancements in our area.”

The Brazoria County Youth Home will use the $25,000 they won to furnish two new houses at their location. The homes will be part of a duplex with each side housing eight children and two adults. The two five-bedroom homes will be furnished with all new furniture, appliances, curtains, bedding, linens and other necessary items thanks to the 65^th Anniversary Grant. This application was employee-sponsored by Ed Noack, Epoxy Supply Chain.

“I don’t know what we would do without Dow,” said Linda Bruce, BCYH executive director. “This grant will help us provide a warm, comfortable home for children who desperately need nurturing. There is such a need for housing for abused and neglected children.”

Another $25,000 grant will be awarded to the Columbia Historical Museum Association. “We will be able to make an impact on the students that visit Varner Hogg Plantation and other important historical sites in West Columbia.” said Nita Kennemer, in her grant application.

In 1996 museum volunteers became aware that the historic Rosenwald Columbia School had been moved to a ranch many years before and was being used as a hay barn. The Association will refurbish the school in its new location adjacent to the Museum. Heating and air conditioning, lighting, landscaping and other important improvements will be made. This application was employee-sponsored by Randell Gilbert, Chlorine 5.

Additional $25,000 “65^th Anniversary” Grant winners include:

The Stephen F. Austin Five Hundred
Funds will be used to assist with development of a park that will surround the 72-foot statue located on Hwy 288 in Angleton. This application was employee-sponsored by Robert Whitmarsh, Specialty Chemicals R&D.
Sweeny Little League, Bennett Outlar Baseball Park
SLL will replace their current lighting with lights that are safer and more reliable. This application was employee-sponsored by Connie McAda, Engineering Solutions.
The Lake Jackson Historical Association and Museum
LJHAM will use their award to restore the Alden Dow Office Building by deconstructing, moving the reconstructing the building next to the Museum. This application was employee-sponsored by Sharon Barnes, Human Resources.
The West Brazos Soccer Club
The Soccer Club will use the funds for the development of new recreational soccer complex within the Austin Colony Regional Park in Brazoria. This application was employee-sponsored by Mark Stewart, Hydrocarbons Research.
Brazosport College Foundation
BCF will use its grant to ensure 2,000 high school seniors know about technical careers in high-demand fields that require training beyond high school. This application was employee-sponsored by Bruce Raiff, Culture Change and Learning.

One of the $5,000 grant winners was the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County In her grant application, Anne Bartlett stressed the need to provide youth with constructive activities that channel youthful energy into challenging pursuits. She stated the organization will use the money to purchase fitness equipment for participants in the program. This application was employee-sponsored by Robin Campbell, Labor Relations.

Additional $5,000 Diamond Grant winners include:

Southwest SIDS Research Institute for revision and distribution of Safe Sleep educational materials. This application was employee-sponsored by Christopher Christenson, Engineering Scientist.
Rancho Isabella Parent-Teacher Organization for Rancho Track, a project that will support the physical fitness of children at Rancho Isabella Elementary School. This application was employee-sponsored by Sam Valdez, TDI.
Helping Hands and Hearts Hospice for assistance in purchasing a multi-media community presentation system. This application was employee-sponsored by Cy Parks, Environmental Tech Center.
Brazosport Medical Center for assistance in purchasing resources for community education about the Center and the benefits they offer to the community. This application was employee-sponsored by Cindy Watson, Contractor Operations.

Dow Texas Operations plans to continue the Community Grants Program in 2007, which would be the fourth year the site will seek to identify projects with big benefits. The competitive grants program has distributed more than $534,860 to help fund more than 47 projects.

“We once again had great participation from area organizations,” said Huisman. “We can’t wait to see what kind of projects next year will bring.”

For Editorial Information:

Tracie Copeland
The Dow Chemical Company
979-238-3792
979-238-0997
tcopeland@dow.com


News Center News Releases Public Reports Security at Dow Sign-up for Texas Operations E-Updates About Texas Operations Dow in the Community Brazosport Industrial CAER 65th Anniversary Dow in Texas Sign-up for Texas Operations E-Updates Our Locations Texas Texas Operations		Dow’s 2006 Community Grants Make a Difference Texas - August 23, 2006 In the next twelve months, children at the Brazoria County Youth Home will have a brand new furnished duplex in which to live, the Columbia Historical Museum Association will refurbish a historically significant school house as a museum and exercise equipment will be in place for children of the Boys and Girls Club. That’s just a sample of how the winners of the 2006 Dow Community Grants program will enhance the quality of life in southern Brazoria County within the next year. Local non-profit organizations competed for two grant types: The 65^th Anniversary Grant with a maximum gift of $25,000 or the Diamond Grant worth up to $5,000. With more than 50 organizations submitting applications, a panel of Dow and community judges was needed to select the winners. “This year’s Community Grants winners did a great job of having solid, sustainable plans on how to address a need in our community,” said Jan Huisman, Public Affairs leader for Dow Texas Operations. “This is a collaborative effort between Dow and local non-profit organizations to bring about dramatic and much needed enhancements in our area.” The Brazoria County Youth Home will use the $25,000 they won to furnish two new houses at their location. The homes will be part of a duplex with each side housing eight children and two adults. The two five-bedroom homes will be furnished with all new furniture, appliances, curtains, bedding, linens and other necessary items thanks to the 65^th Anniversary Grant. This application was employee-sponsored by Ed Noack, Epoxy Supply Chain. “I don’t know what we would do without Dow,” said Linda Bruce, BCYH executive director. “This grant will help us provide a warm, comfortable home for children who desperately need nurturing. There is such a need for housing for abused and neglected children.” Another $25,000 grant will be awarded to the Columbia Historical Museum Association. “We will be able to make an impact on the students that visit Varner Hogg Plantation and other important historical sites in West Columbia.” said Nita Kennemer, in her grant application. In 1996 museum volunteers became aware that the historic Rosenwald Columbia School had been moved to a ranch many years before and was being used as a hay barn. The Association will refurbish the school in its new location adjacent to the Museum. Heating and air conditioning, lighting, landscaping and other important improvements will be made. This application was employee-sponsored by Randell Gilbert, Chlorine 5. Additional $25,000 “65^th Anniversary” Grant winners include: The Stephen F. Austin Five Hundred Funds will be used to assist with development of a park that will surround the 72-foot statue located on Hwy 288 in Angleton. This application was employee-sponsored by Robert Whitmarsh, Specialty Chemicals R&D. Sweeny Little League, Bennett Outlar Baseball Park SLL will replace their current lighting with lights that are safer and more reliable. This application was employee-sponsored by Connie McAda, Engineering Solutions. The Lake Jackson Historical Association and Museum LJHAM will use their award to restore the Alden Dow Office Building by deconstructing, moving the reconstructing the building next to the Museum. This application was employee-sponsored by Sharon Barnes, Human Resources. The West Brazos Soccer Club The Soccer Club will use the funds for the development of new recreational soccer complex within the Austin Colony Regional Park in Brazoria. This application was employee-sponsored by Mark Stewart, Hydrocarbons Research. Brazosport College Foundation BCF will use its grant to ensure 2,000 high school seniors know about technical careers in high-demand fields that require training beyond high school. This application was employee-sponsored by Bruce Raiff, Culture Change and Learning. One of the $5,000 grant winners was the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County In her grant application, Anne Bartlett stressed the need to provide youth with constructive activities that channel youthful energy into challenging pursuits. She stated the organization will use the money to purchase fitness equipment for participants in the program. This application was employee-sponsored by Robin Campbell, Labor Relations. Additional $5,000 Diamond Grant winners include: Southwest SIDS Research Institute for revision and distribution of Safe Sleep educational materials. This application was employee-sponsored by Christopher Christenson, Engineering Scientist. Rancho Isabella Parent-Teacher Organization for Rancho Track, a project that will support the physical fitness of children at Rancho Isabella Elementary School. This application was employee-sponsored by Sam Valdez, TDI. Helping Hands and Hearts Hospice for assistance in purchasing a multi-media community presentation system. This application was employee-sponsored by Cy Parks, Environmental Tech Center. Brazosport Medical Center for assistance in purchasing resources for community education about the Center and the benefits they offer to the community. This application was employee-sponsored by Cindy Watson, Contractor Operations. Dow Texas Operations plans to continue the Community Grants Program in 2007, which would be the fourth year the site will seek to identify projects with big benefits. The competitive grants program has distributed more than $534,860 to help fund more than 47 projects. “We once again had great participation from area organizations,” said Huisman. “We can’t wait to see what kind of projects next year will bring.” For Editorial Information: Tracie Copeland The Dow Chemical Company 979-238-3792 979-238-0997 tcopeland@dow.com
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