The Ron M. Landsman Charitable Fund
Enhancing Lives, One Request at a Time
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The Ron M. Landsman Charitable Fund
Applications will be accepted in January, April, July, October
Families, Individuals, and Organizations
Families, Individuals, and Organizations
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a person with a disability who relies on public benefits, or
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a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, we encourage you to apply.
Families and Individuals
The Charitable Fund [the benevolent arm of Shared Horizons, Inc.] provides funding to people with disabilities who rely on public benefits, and their support team members, to help cover the cost of life-enhancing experiences, goods, and services not covered by Medicaid and other public benefits. Individual awards are granted up to $1,000.
Organizations Serving People with Disabilities
We provide funding to nonprofit organizations that serve people with disabilities in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Organizational awards are granted up to $2,000.
We ask that applicants request only the amount needed, since our funding is limited and we want to help as many people and organizations as possible.
What we fund: Therapeutic services, recreational activities, assistive technology, medical equipment, educational support, and more — including adaptive equipment, fitness classes, and specialized experiences. We do not fund pre-need or funeral services, rent, utilities, or groceries, and the committee will not consider requests for illegal or potentially harmful activities. The committee has full discretion in approving or denying applications.
For more information, call Tresa Welch at (202) 448-1460 or email info@shared-horizons.org.
In 2014, Shared Horizons' Board of Directors launched the Charitable Fund to provide funds for people with disabilities in need of goods and services not covered by public benefits. In 2017, the program expanded to allow organizations serving people with disabilities to apply for grants. In 2023, the fund was renamed in honor of Ron M. Landsman, Shared Horizons' past general counsel and a stalwart member of the legal community.
Click here to access the application for Individual or Organizational requests.
You can help us enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities by donating now!
TESTIMONIALS
My son and I want to thank Shared Horizons Charitable Fund for assisting my family. Kirpal benefited exceptionally from Education One's tutoring services. And I feel so much safer driving my car. The ride is soooo smooth.
The grant improved our quality of life.
I appreciate all that you do for individuals living with varying abilities.
Wishing you continued success and blessings.
Sincerely,
The Allen Family / 2024 Award Receipient