Seven Treasure Coast Nonprofits Receive Grants

Bank of America awarded more than $120,000 in grants to seven Treasure Coast nonprofits. In Martin County, Project LIFT and the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County received grants to expand the nonprofits’ current operations and support those in need.

The grant to Project LIFT will support paid apprenticeships in skilled trades for at-risk youth, while also providing mentoring, career coaching, and mental health services. By training Martin County students in areas such as carpentry and construction, auto repair, welding and electrical, Project LIFT attracts employers, allowing for job placement and a viable path to economic self-sufficiency. More than 75 percent of teens who complete the apprenticeship have found employment with industry partners. The grant to Boys & Girls Club of Martin County supports the organization’s workforce programs, offering support to students through year-round courses in areas like culinary arts, skilled trades, unmanned flight, and virtual reality workforce training. Through these courses, Boys & Girls Club of Martin County aims to create economic opportunity and develop career pathways for students. Other organizations receiving grants on the Treasure Coast include Jesus House of Hope, Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County, Treasure Coast Food Bank, United Against Poverty, and Youth Guidance.

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