Civitans Grant $24,500 to Providence Center for Sensory Room in Arnold

The Providence Center will benefit from a $24,500 grant provided by the Civitan Foundation for use in sensory equipment at the center's Arnold location.

The grant was awarded from contributions by the Glen Burnie and Annapolis area Civitan Clubs, and will be used to purchase equipment for the center's non ambulatory participants—among them seniors with dementia and autism, as well as for sensory room equipment, according to a release. 

The Providence Center's CEO Chuck Coble said the group was grateful for the generous contribution.

“We are humbled by the funding from the civitans, who continually demonstrate their dedication to improving our communities,” Coble said.  “The civitans do so much good in our communities, and we are proud to work hand-in-hand with them to help those that need it most.”

Sensory rooms are used as a therapeutic and educational tool for those with disabilities. The multisensory environment enhances their ability to feel, see and experience the world, according to the release.

In 2008, civitans funded a similar sensory room at the Providence Center's Millersville location, and reported positive changes in behavior and concentration among participants.  

The Arnold Providence Center is located at 1254 Ritchie Highway.