Beneficiary

The Cotton Valley Rail Committee

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The Cotton Valley Rail Committee (CVTC) works hard to maintain and sustain the Cotton Valley Rail Trail for the benefit of its many and varied outdoor users. Almost everyone in the area has enjoyed this trail and appreciates the time and dedication of over 95 volunteers who keep it serviceable. For the last 30 years, volunteers have been using their own tools to maintain the 12 miles of trail.  The Festival of Trees grant will allow CVTC to purchase much needed tools and most importantly a portable compactor plate machine with a wheel attachment. For more information go to 

https://cottonvalleyrailtrail.org

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The Wolfeboro Lions Club

The Wolfeboro Lions Club supports eye glasses and hearing aides for those less fortunate, sponsors Boy Scout Troop 165, provides for many scholarships and awards and helps operate Lions Camp Pride located in New Durham. This facility serves hundreds of special needs campers, both youth and adult and serves as a gathering location for many other organizations. The Festival of Trees grant will help make major renovations toon the Administration building.  For more information go to https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/wolfeboro

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Magical Yoga

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Magical Yoga is a new non-profit whose mission is to help end the youth mental health crisis with an innovative program that support Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Since its inception in May, over 403 kids have participated through programs partnered with Parks and Rec, Kingswood Youth Center, Carpenter School, Children’s Center and others. Over 300 kids are on the waitlist. The eight week programs are free to students who receive a “Club in the Box” with a yoga mat, a journal, a practice manual and bio-feedback tools. The Festival of Trees grant will help this program expand and continue to reach more children in the Lakes Region. For more information go to https://www.magicalyoga.org/about

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Makers Mill

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Makers Mill's mission is to bring people together to discover, cultivate, and share their unique skills. It has been officially opened for a year and is thriving, supplying a huge array of programs for young and old. Over 100 volunteers are planning programs, organizing and sorting tools and working on safety training classes. Many of the materials and tools have been donated, and some are now outdated. The Festival of Trees grant will go to purchase new computers for use with the youth Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education classes and workforce development training.. For more information go to https://www.makersmill.org