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Straker Foundation distributes January 2026 grants

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The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation awarded just over one million dollars in January 2026 grant funding. This cycle included grants of up to $150,000.00, and covered a range of needs, from helping fire departments upgrade equipment to providing support for back-to-school initiatives. Awards address youth programming, educational needs, poverty and homelessness, mental health […]