Our Grantees

Community Servings

Provides over 1.2M meals to more than 8,000 individuals experiencing critical and chronic illnesses. Our meals are made from scratch and medically tailored, meeting the medical and nutritional needs of our clients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Community Servings’ Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work closely with our clients to develop individualized nutrition care plans to help them manage medical conditions. The also provide guidance for managing nutrition-related medication side effects and weight loss or gain.

The Center for Family Justice

At CFJ, we offer 24/7 crisis hotlines, shelter, counseling, court advocacy, legal and self-sufficiency services, prevention education and training.These free, confidential services are offered to ALL adults and children. Services are delivered in a trauma-informed and inclusive way to anyone dealing with violence. As a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, we have special expertise in addressing the trauma of children and teens who have experienced sexual and domestic abuse.

Childcare Resources of Indian River, Vero Beach, FL

The David E. Retik Christopher D. Mello Foundation will have an immediate impact on the lives of young children in Indian River County, Florida. All children deserve quality early learning opportunities, regardless of their families' limitations. Support from the Foundation has helped pave the way for bright futures. www.childcareresourcesir.org

WOMEN’S IMPACT ALLIANCE

When women lead, the world gets better — for Everyone.

The Women’s Impact Alliance (formerly The Coaching Fellowship) is the place for women in social and environmental change to advance their leadership and impact in the world.

The Children's Room

The Children's Room provides support for grieving children, teens and families free of charge. It is the largest independent non-profit in Massachusetts dedicated to supporting families who have suffered early loss. www.childrensroom.org

Colgate University

Funding to Colgate University is in support of The David E. Retik Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is an endowed scholarship of Colgate University.

boston bullpen project

For those in need, a missed rent payment, a lapse in insurance coverage or a lack of transportation can mean the difference between persistent struggle and a path to success. Boston BullPen Project provides specific support at critical junctures for struggling families and individuals. The organizaion is committed to meeting these urgent needs, with the ultimate goal of improving the overall quality of life.https://bostonbullpenproject.org/

ParentChild+

ParentChild+ in Boston is a free, early literacy and school readiness home-visiting program for eligible families with toddlers aged 16 to 36 months. Operated locally through partners like the Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts in Dorchester, it provides twice-weekly visits from early learning specialists.

The Food Project

The Food Project’s mission is to create a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system.  Each year, The Food Project hires 120 teens, grows 200,000 lbs. of food, and donates more than 180,000 servings of fresh produce to hunger relief organizations across eastern Massachusetts.  www.thefoodproject.org/

Hope for families center

The Hope for Families Center is the source of safety and security when the Treasure Coast’s most vulnerable residents find themselves without shelter. They serve as the catalyst to get families back on their feet and provide the structure, education and resources to not only keep families safe today but to have the ability to provide for themselves for the long term. www.hopeforfamiliescenter.org

Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport

Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, Inc. (MLC) provides basic literacy and life skills training to low-income women using a holistic approach within a compassionate, supportive environment. MLC was founded in 1987 on the premise that one of the best ways to help entire families overcome poverty and succeed is to educate women and mothers. Rooted in this multigenerational approach, the motto of Mercy Learning Center is “Educate a woman… Educate a family.” Since its founding, MLC has educated and empowered over 10,000 women. www.mercylearningcenter.org

redlands christian migrant association

RCMA opens doors to opportunities through quality child care and education from crib to high school and beyond. RCMA makes the dreams of children in migrant farm working and low-income families their focus. That means making sure anything that impacts their learning is taken care of. From early childhood education to health care assistance to supplying WiFi hotspots and tablets for homework, RCMA takes a holistic approach that cares for the entire child - including a helping hand for their parents. www.rcma.org

Hibiscus (formerly Horizons)

Hibiscus is a transformational, community-centered, out-of-school-time learning program proven to close the opportunity gap. Hibiscusbelieves that every child, regardless of background, should have the same chance at making a positive impact on his or her community. https://www.horizonsbridgeport.org/

Rosie's Place

Rosie’s Place has been a place where welcome and help are offered unconditionally. A sanctuary offering meals, groceries, shelter and showers. A steppingstone offering women free ESOL classes and assistance finding employment and housing. A connection to women in the community who have not yet accessed our vital services. With the support of the Retik Mello Foundation, Rosie’s Place will continue to be there for more than 12,000 women each year. www.rosiesplace.org

Rye YMCA

The Rye YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body. The Fitness Center at the Rye YMCA is named in memory of Christopher D Mello. www.ryeymca.org