News Release
WARSAW — Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit children’s achievement center providing physical, occupational, speech, and dyslexia therapies for children with special needs, is honored to announce the award of two major grants from the AWS Foundation.
These investments will support critical accessibility improvements to the organization’s facility and strengthen the clinic’s long-term operational stability as demand for services continues to grow.
Over the past year, Joe’s Kids has served over 700 children from Kosciusko County and
twelve surrounding counties. In January 2024, the organization moved into a new facility
to better meet the needs of children and families, completing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of a
multi-stage capital campaign.
These phases included the renovation of 12,000 square feet of interior space, exterior upgrades and installation of an accessible playground.
Grant #1: Facility Accessibility Enhancements
As part of its continued campus development, Joe’s Kids has already launched Phase
3, which focuses on critical site renovations. This phase includes essential upgrades to
the parking lot and site drainage, construction of a new drop-off canopy at the main
entrance, and improvements to the kitchen and gymnasium.
The AWS Foundation awarded $97,300 to support key accessibility features, including:
- Five additional ADA automatic push-to-open door buttons throughout the facility
- Two automatic sliding glass doors at the main entrance
These improvements will significantly enhance safety, independence, and accessibility
for children and families.
Grant #2: Strengthening Operations and Expanding Therapeutic Services
Demand for pediatric therapies continues to exceed capacity across the region. In
response to this growing need, Joe’s Kids expanded its team with one full-time
occupational therapist and three full-time speech therapists—progress that is already
helping to reduce wait times for families.
Looking ahead, Joe’s Kids aims to build a comprehensive child achievement campus
where the whole needs of the child are supported, and families find community,
connection, and hope.
AWS Foundation’s $90,000 renewal grant ($45,000 per year for two years) will support
continued strategic growth. The funding will strengthen general operations and enable Joe’s Kids to expand capacity, reduce wait times for care, and deepen the services available to children and families.
“We are deeply grateful for the AWS Foundation’s continued belief in our mission,” said
Rebecca Bazzoni, Executive Director of Joe’s Kids. “Their generosity supports both the
immediate accessibility needs of our facility and the long-term vision for a campus where every child can thrive. These grants directly impact families in our community and help ensure that children receive timely, life-changing care.
Joe’s Kids remains committed to equipping children with diverse abilities to realize their
full potential through care, community, and connection.
For more information about Joe’s Kids or to support its mission, visit joes-kids.org.
