On Friday, October 22nd, the Seneca-Cayuga Nation Child Care Development Fund presented Grove Public Schools Superintendent Pat Dodson a $65,000 award that will support local after-school programs. 

The donated funds were originated from the Department of Health & Human Services are intended for community support. Niki Bowers, CCDF Director for the Seneca-Cayuga Nation shared with us “We are thankful to Mr. Dodson and Grove Public Schools for their effort in caring for our Seneca-Cayuga youth and are grateful for the opportunity to support their after-school program in a meaningful way.” 

Pictured at the award presentation below are CCDF Director Niki Bowers, Chief Charlie Diebold, Grove Public Schools Superintendent Pat Dodson and Emily Morris, CCDF Assistant.