Methodist University received a $1,120 grant that will help students make a difference in the Fort Bragg community.
The grant was awarded by the Association of Bragg Spouses to the University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. The grant will go to ten graduates of any graduate program including OTD who wish to complete their respite care certification.
“We are thrilled to see our students realize tangible outcomes by building sustainable programs,” said Amy Haynes, OTD, OTR/L, an assistant professor with MU’s OTD program. “We are proud to partner with the Association of Bragg Spouses in building a bridge between our highly qualified students and local military families that need competent, reliable care for their loved ones with exceptional needs.”
The certification includes a background check, CPR and first aid training, and child abuse prevention courses. Once trained, each graduate will provide at least 50 hours of respite care to Fort Bragg families over the course of a year.
This will result in a total of 500 hours of service from Methodist University graduate students.
Students interested in being one of the ten will write an essay explaining their financial needs.
For more information about the Association of Bragg Spouses, visit here.
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