The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey has announced that two New Brunswick organizations have received grants to supplement their arts and health programs.
The Friends’ Health Connection (FHC) received a $15,000 grant to support a series of community education programs on heart disease.
According to a release from the Horizon Foundation, "STEPS UP: A Series to Teach Effective Prevention Skills among Underserved Populations" will target low-income and minority populations in Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset counties with information on how to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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The programs will be presented bilingually at 10 churches in the three counties, the release said.
The State Theatre also received a $15,000 grant to support its "Artist-in-Residence" program.
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A total of $396,000 in grants was awarded to 23 organizations throughout New Jersey, according to the release.
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