Downtown Boxing Gym Receives Grant for Rock Climbing Wall
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has awarded grants to 33 local organizations, including the Downtown Boxing Gym, from endowment funds created to carry on Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.’s legacy of giving. We are truly grateful for this opportunity to install new equipment and expand our programming.
Our after-school academic and athletic program is about to reach new heights thanks to a generous grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The Downtown Boxing Gym was awarded the grant via an endowment fund which honors the legacy of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., the late owner of the Buffalo Bills, whose foundation is charged with making a positive difference in communities across Southeast Michigan and Western New York. His passions included caregiving, design and access, and youth sports. The funds will be used to build a boulder climbing system in our gym and implement related programming.
“This system will help our students build confidence and self-esteem and push them outside of their comfort zones. It’s also a great workout,” said Jessica Hauser. “Our kids will be encouraged to reach higher and try harder and they’ll see first-hand what they’re able to achieve by doing so. We are excited about this opportunity and thankful for the support.”
