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Community foundation funds therapy-dog program for every Hamilton school
Summary
The Hamilton Community Foundation pledged a grant to fund six additional therapy dogs and cover a three‑year cycle so every Hamilton school building will have a certified therapy dog; the foundation said the grant will not use district operating dollars.
Bob Long of the Hamilton Community Foundation announced at a Hamilton City School District board meeting that the foundation’s board unanimously agreed to fund the district’s Positive Connections therapy-dog program so every school building will have a therapy dog.
The foundation grant will cover the three-year funding cycle needed for six additional therapy dogs, Long said, and was assembled with support from local businesses, PTOs and student groups. "This morning, I’m very pleased to tell you the Community Foundation Board of Trustees unanimously has…
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