Special Olympics Southern California

Special Olympics Southern California

Special Olympics Southern California

The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to partner with the Special Olympics of  Southern California in support of the Unified Schools Program with a gift of $10,000. The foundation is honored to further Mr. Nelson’s legacy by giving to such a wonderful program.

Beyond 26

Beyond 26

Beyond 26

Beyond 26 is an organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities reach their full potential within the West Michigan community. The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to assist Beyond 26 with a gift of $20,000 to continue to expand its vision and services. The foundation is honored to continue Mr. Nelson’s legacy in his hometown by giving to such a wonderful organization.

Safe Haven Ministries

Safe Haven Ministries

Safe Haven Ministries

The Robert Nelson Foundation recently gave a gift of $10,000 to Safe Haven Ministries in Grand Rapids, MI. The mission of Safe Haven is to provide emergency shelter, non-residential services, and prevention and education to help those suffering from domestic abuse.

We are so grateful for the support from the Robert Nelson Foundation. This donation allows us to support families with children experiencing homelessness. Thanks to this gift we can provide moms and kids with safe emergency shelter, provide basic needs and help families move home!

Cheryl Schuch

CEO, Safe Haven Ministries

Project Ride

Project Ride

Project Ride

The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to partner with Project R.I.D.E.. Project R.I.D.E. Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit institution that provides therapeutic recreational horseback riding instruction to people with special needs in the greater Sacramento, CA region. Mr. Nelson had a special place in his heart for those facing the challenge of a disability. Project R.I.D.E. makes an incredible difference in the lives of the disabled students that they serve and The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to help them continue to make a difference with a recent gift of $30,000.

What you have done for our riders is incedible and in a year of absolute uncertainty, you have made 286 lessons certain for them.

Tina Calanchini

Executive Director, Project R.I.D.E.

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH

The Robert Nelson Foundation has recently given a gift of $10,000 and honored to support Project SEARCH of Los Angeles. PathPoint’s Project SEARCH job training program for young adults with developmental disabilities has grown to 11 sites throughout Central and Southern California and has served 211 individuals. The internationally acclaimed Project SEARCH model combines on the job training, with classroom instruction and career exploration, preparing interns for competitive employment after the yearlong program. Graduates transition to jobs in the community, with many finding long term success.  This donation continues Mr. Nelson’s legacy of compassion for the disabled population assisting them to reach their full potential.

The interns from the 20-21 class for all five LA Project SEARCH sites graduated in June.

All the interns received gifts, including business portfolios, lunch bags, and other items that they can use in their future employment. 

Family Promise of Grand Rapids

Family Promise of Grand Rapids

Family Promise of Grand Rapids

The Robert Nelson Foundation recently contributed a gift of $10,000.00 to Family Promise.

The mission of Family Promise of Grand Rapids is to end homelessness, one family at a time, by engaging faith-based and community organizations to provide emergency shelter and basic needs to families with children who are homeless and to provide additional programs to assist them in finding housing and sustaining their independence.

The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to continue Mr. Nelson’s legacy of kindness in his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI by assisting Family Promise to help those facing the challenge of homelessness.