Region – Straight Ahead Ministries, a local character development program for juvenile offenders based in Worcester, has been named the recipient of a $50,000 grant through The Chick-fil-A® Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. The Chick-fil-A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards honor organizations across the country who are working hard to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth in their communities.
Straight Ahead Ministries aims to provide ongoing support and resources for juvenile offenders through its faith-based programming. This intensive character development program includes job readiness training, educational support and service opportunities. By connecting with youth during their sentence and continuing after their release, Straight Ahead Ministries helps adolescents become self-sufficient, productive members of their communities.
This grant is among $1.23 million being awarded to organizations through the True Inspiration Awards this year. Now in its fourth year, the True Inspiration Awards were created to carry on Chick-fil-A’s late founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of generosity and community service, and dedication to inspiring children to become future leaders. The grants range from $20,000 to $100,000. Organizations can either apply for an award directly or receive a nomination from a local Chick-fil-A restaurant franchisee based on the group’s local work.
For more information on Straight Ahead Ministries visit www.straightahead.org.
