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Empowering children and young adults with speech disorders

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Empowering Voices: The Orange Effect Foundation’s Journey and Growth

June 27, 2024 By Krissy Leskovec

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At the Orange Effect Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering children with speech disorders by providing funding for speech therapy and communication devices. Since our last update in August 2023, we’ve expanded our board from 9 to 16 and increased our fundraising efforts, now hosting four annual events. Despite these advancements, the growing number of applications highlights the need for more participation, sponsorship, and donations.

The Impact

Our grants have reached over 432 children across 39 states, providing more than 115 speech devices and over 7,800 hours of speech therapy.

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Our Team

Founded by Joe and Pam Pulizzi, their personal experiences with communication disorders in their own family fueled their commitment to this cause. Our diverse board, led by Kristin Erbacher, brings expertise from various fields including speech pathology, assistive technology, education, and finance.

Get Involved

Join us in making a difference. Your support—through donations, event participation, or sponsorship—enables us to continue our mission. Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to communicate and thrive. Stay connected and Register to receive our monthly newsletter.

For more information and to get involved, visit our website.

Apply for Funding

Applications are reviewed and grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. The next deadline to submit a grant application is August 1, 2024.

About Krissy Leskovec

Krissy is the program director for the Orange Effect Foundation, leading efforts on grant applications, outreach, and program management. She returns to Orange Effect, where she was previously the program assistant for the foundation's launch and first two years of growth.

Before joining OEF, Krissy was program manager for Content Marketing Institute’s annual Content Marketing Awards program. Krissy’s passion has always been with nonprofits, working with both The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a school & youth recruiter, Bright Side of the Road Foundation as special events coordinator, and volunteering for many other organizations close to her heart …including the ALS Association, Susan G. Komen, and St. Joseph Academy.

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