FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Living and Learning Enrichment Center Receives Generous Grant from the Wendell and Doris Rogers Foundation
Northville, MI – December 1, 2023 – Living and Learning Enrichment Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, is thrilled to announce that it has received a grant of $15,000 from the Wendell and Doris Rogers Foundation (WDRF) for the second consecutive year. This significant contribution will support the essential operations of the organization across southeast Michigan.
The Wendell and Doris Rogers Foundation, known for its commitment to enhancing the lives of veterans and their families, at-risk youth, and youth with disabilities, continues to be a beacon of hope and support for communities in need. Their focus aligns perfectly with the mission of Living and Learning, making this partnership especially impactful.
“General operating support is often the most challenging to secure, yet it is crucial for our organization,” said Jennifer Provenzano, Grants and Outreach Specialist at Living and Learning. “This generous grant from the WD Rogers Foundation enables us to maintain and improve vital functions ranging from staff wages to facility utilities, ensuring that we can continue to provide exceptional services to our community.”
Rachelle Vartanian, founder and president of Living and Learning, expressed her deep gratitude for the continued support: “The Wendell and Doris Rogers Foundation’s unwavering commitment to our cause is not just a financial contribution; it’s a powerful endorsement of our vision. Their support empowers us to enrich the lives of those we serve, and it’s an honor to carry forward the legacy of Wendell and Doris Rogers in our daily work. Together, we are creating a lasting impact that transcends beyond our immediate community.”
Living and Learning also extends its gratitude to other foundations, corporations, and private citizens who share its vision. “It’s through these partnerships that we can collectively work towards providing a higher quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families,” added Vartanian.
For more information about Living and Learning Enrichment Center and its programs, or to learn how you can support its mission, please visit livingandlearningcenter.org.
About Living and Learning Enrichment Center
Living and Learning Enrichment Center was founded in 2015 by Rachelle Vartanian and is a 501C3 charity headquartered in Northville, Michigan. Living and Learning is engaged in providing day/evening activities to teens and adults with special needs including vocational and social skills programs. Their goal is to be the nation’s model in equipping people who have special needs with the developmental skills they will need to be contributing members of society. Living and Learning also currently manages the MOD Market in downtown Northville and runs an IT Academy called Exceptional Academy.