Kelly for Kids Foundation names grant recipients

Nineteen children's charities will benefit from grants awarded by the Kelly for Kids Foundation, whose purpose it to support organizations that benefit disadvantaged and disabled youth.

The foundation has awarded more than $113,000 to be shared by the following organizations: Alleyway Theater, Batavia Agri-Business Child Development, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Catholic Charities - Monsignor Carr Institute, Center for Hospice, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Cradle Beach Camp, Ellicottville Memorial Library, Erie County SPCA, Genesee County ARC, Hunter's Hope, Ilio DiPaolo's Scholarship Fund, Inc, Kids Escaping Drugs, Mary Cariola Children's Center, Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, Ride to Recovery, Steadfast Foundation, St. Joseph Collegiate Institute - Anthony F. Martino Fund, and Suneel's Light.

The foundation, established by former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, recognized each organization on Tuesday at a luncheon held at Ilio DiPaolo's restaurant.

The foundation is headquartered in Williamsville.