Gifford is currently seeking applicants for the 2022 Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award. The $2,000 grant is given annually to a local organization involved in the arts, health, community development, education, or the environment. This year, there are two $2,000 grants available.
The Gifford Board of Trustees established the award in 1994 in memory of Levesque, Gifford’s president and chief executive officer from 1973-1994.
“Philip Levesque was an admired leader who was dedicated to serving communities in the White River Valley,” said Gifford Vice President of Development Ashley Lincoln. “Phil’s family is committed to continuing his legacy by funding this grant. We look forward to receiving and reviewing the many applications from the community-focused organizations in our area.”
Previous award recipients include the White River Valley Middle School, The Brookfield Historical Society, VerShare, Bethel Recreation Department, Safeline, Stagecoach, Orange County Parent Child Center, Quin Town Senior Center, South Royalton School Recycle Compost and Volunteer Program, Bluebird Recovery Program, Kimball Library, Bethel Playground Project, Chelsea Little League Field, Rochester Chamber Music Society, Royalton Memorial Library, Tunbridge Library, White River Craft Center, Interfaith Caregivers, Chelsea Family Center, Granville Volunteer Fire Department, HealthHub School Clinic, and the Rochester, Hancock and Granville Food Shelf.
Applications for the 2023 award must be made in writing by Monday, Feb. 20, and include a detailed one-page description of a community project, estimated budget and timeline for project completion, expected results and benefits, and a copy of the organization’s 501 (c) (3) certificate. Completed applications may be sent to The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Fund, Gifford Health Care’s Development Office, 44. S. Main St., Randolph, VT 05060 or emailed to .
A committee of hospital staff and Levesque’s family will review applications and select a winner. The 2023 award recipient will be announced March 15 at Gifford’s Annual Meeting. For more information, call 802-728-2380 or email .
Community organizations encouraged to apply by Feb. 20
