Matt's Place Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from ALSFAC We Care
Coeur d’Alene, ID — Matt's Place Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families battling ALS, has received a $100,000 ALSFAC We Care grant from ALS Finding a Cure®, a program of the Leandro P. Rizzuto Foundation. The funds will be used to create a series of videos for "Hope and Housing," a program aimed at helping families learn best practices for remodeling their homes to accommodate the disease.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, patients with ALS lose the ability to control their muscles and may require special modifications to their homes to maintain their independence and quality of life.
"We are so grateful for this grant from ALSFAC We Care," said Matt Wild, founder of Matt's Place Foundation. "This funding will allow us to create a valuable resource for families struggling with ALS, providing them with the information and support they need to make their homes safer and more accessible. Our goal is to help families impacted by ALS maintain their independence and dignity, and this grant takes us one step closer to achieving that goal."
The "Hope and Housing" videos will cover a range of topics, including accessibility home modifications, assistive technology, and home care services. The videos will be available on the Matt's Place Foundation website and will be distributed to ALS clinics, ALS associations, and support groups nationwide.
It is the mission of ALSFAC We Care to provide grants to organizations that ensure people with ALS (pALS) and family members receive the care they most desperately need, including financial, and emotional support. This grant will make a real difference in the lives of families affected by ALS.
About Matt's Place Foundation: Matt's Place Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2015, Matt’s Place Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created with the mission of improving the lives of pALS and their families as they navigate learning to live with this disease. Its ultimate intention is to provide hope, housing, and assistance to families facing the challenges with ALS. Matt’s Place Foundation is a 100% volunteer organization.
About ALSFAC We Care: The Leandro P. Rizzuto Foundation is a private foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. ALSFAC We Care is led by Denis Rizzuto, whose wife Christie had ALS. Christie — a wife, mother, and friend to many — inspired all who knew her with her warmth, internal and external beauty, and deep devotion to caring for others. In the spirit of Christie’s devotion, this endeavor will focus on caring for people with ALS and their family members. Additionally, all members of the executive committee of ALSFAC are committed to supporting both cure research and those living with ALS today. It is the mission of ALSFAC We Care to provide grants to organizations that ensure pALS and family members receive the care they most desperately need, including financial and emotional support, as well as equipment.
Contact: Theresa Whitlock-Wild, Founder and Vice President, Matt's Place Foundation theresa@mattsplacefoundation.com (208) 625-0467