Phoenix-area nonprofit, Success4Kids received an early Christmas gift this November, in the form of a $15,000 grant.  The small youth-outreach organization starts after school handball programs in Phoenix high schools.  Established in 2001, Success4Kids (S4K) has been guiding youth towards successful futures for nearly 9 years.
 
The grant came from The Giles W. and Elise G. Mead Foundation, a California-based organization that provides monetary gifts for "activities likely to enhance civilization."  The Mead Foundation's Board of Directors selected S4K for this grant based on the organization's previous accomplishments and future program plans.
 
Success4Kids plans to dedicate most of the Mead Foundation's funding, which has been designated for general operating costs, to its At-Risk Youth After School Program.  This will allow Success4Kids to reach out to more youth, plan more enriching activities, and extend the impactful game of handball throughout The Valley.
 
Success4Kids would like to extend its gratitude to The Mead Foundation and their recognition of the importance of the S4K program.