HGF Funds Make Learning Possible And Fun For five-year old Grace Theisen and her mom, Mary Beth, the right tool makes all the difference. In their case it's a highly versatile software program to help Grace, who has autism, learn to understand and communicate better through visual learning. The family applied to the Harry Gregg Foundation for funds to purchase the software, and since they installed it, Mary Beth reports that Grace has made great strides in both conceptual understanding and motor planning. More ...

HGF Distrubutes Funds To Lakes Region Residents In April, we received a $10,000 grant from the Samuel P. Pardoe Foundation to assist residents with disabilities from the Lakes Region. The response to the anouncement was vigorous with funds fully expended by July for such projects as ramps, dental care, recreational activities, home and vehicle modifications and educational opportunities. Last year, 97 Lakes Region residents received funds through the Harry Gregg Foundation and the number of applications continues to increase. Just since January, we have provided assistance to 60 Lakes Region residents and we expect that number to double by year's end. "We are extremely grateful to the Pardoe Foundation for this award as it insures Lakes Region residents with disabilities continue to receive the assistance they need in an increasingly challenging economic environment." said HGF president Don Shumway. Read these and other stories in the Summer 2008 edition of the Harry Gregg Foundation Newsletter.