Merakey Foundation

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2023-2026

Impact Grant:

Summer Fun with Friends Camp at Merakey Mt. Pleasant Autism Center is the region’s first and only full-time summer camp for youth with special needs. The four-week program serves children from Westmoreland and surrounding counties, many of whom live below the poverty line, and provides a safe, inclusive and enriching summer experience.

This grant supports an eight-week structured therapeutic camp that offers in-person programming focused on socialization, routine and gross motor activities. Designed to meet the needs of children who benefit from a consistent and supportive environment, the camp also provides essential summer support for families who may have limited access to such resources.