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Abilities First thanks council after city covers nonprofit funding gap
Summary
Abilities First executive director David Hood thanked Middletown City Council for covering a previously announced $73,000 funding gap that sustained programs for children with autism and other needs; the nonprofit described program growth and the council accepted the public thank‑you.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — David Hood, executive director of Abilities First, told council on Dec. 2 that the agency had grown enrollment sharply over recent years and that a $73,000 funding gap — previously identified to council — had been covered by a unanimous council vote earlier in the year.
"Because of your investment, children who are living with autism have a place to grow and thrive today," Hood said, summarizing impacts including new adaptive equipment, staff training, and increased services. He said the gift allowed Abilities First to close its funding gap and sustain services for about 60 children the organization serves in Middletown.
Council members and staff accepted the agency’s thanks, posed for a photo and asked staff to continue working with Abilities First as appropriate. The presentation also included remarks from several council members commending the nonprofit and reaffirming city support for local social services.
Provenance: Abilities First presentation and public thanks are recorded in the city manager and presentation portions of the Dec. 2 meeting.
