In its third year, the employee-led Lozier Community Grant program supported 57 nonprofit organizations across the country in 2024. These are the 2024 recipient organizations’ stories of impact. Applications for 2025 Lozier Community Grants are now open through May 30, 2025; encourage nonprofits to apply here.

Kidsgrove is a place where anyone can come and use their imagination. This Snyder County playground has been around since 2010, providing a place for kids to have fun and still learn something while enjoying the outdoors.

The wood playground features play areas to captain ships, drive trains through Appalachian Mountains or run a beauty salon in the center of the mini town. Board Member and Grounds Maintenance Support Michael Fasold joined Kidsgrove this year, looking for a way to give back to his community and support the playground his children love.

Lozier’s community grant will support the upkeep for the playground and a few new additions to keep the playground an exciting place for all ages. Kidsgrove hopes to build a learning garden, with sensory plants, herbs and perennials with name tags along with a worm farm exhibit with educational activities.

For more information about Kidsgrove, visit the group’s website. Click here to learn more about the Lozier Community Grant program.