The Lyme Foundation

In addition to its main fund, the Lyme Foundation oversees several focused funds:

• The Rachel Miller Gift recognizes Citizens of the Year to persons who have rendered outstanding service as citizens of the Town of Lyme.

• The William and Justine Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants or of loans at interest rates and on other terms below the generally prevailing rates to needy residents of Lyme who are: 1) United States citizens, 2) under the age of 30 years, and 3) enrolled in an undergraduate college, university, or vocational or technical school, or other educational program.

• The Ackerly Fund, made in memory of longtime Lyme residents Bill and Fran Ackerly, supports initiatives in Lyme that promote the natural environment, education, and aging in place. This is a spend-down fund which welcomes grant proposals that support its priorities.

   

The Pearl Dimick Committee advises the Lyme Foundation with the management of the following funds. Please contact committee chair Tara McGovern with inquiries:

• The Pearl Dimick Fund provides emergency financial assistance to Lyme residents, including heating assistance and summer camp grants.

• The Dorcas Chaffee Fund provides emergency financial assistance to both Lyme residents and former Lyme residents who have maintained significant contacts with the community.

• The Woodard Fix-It Fund provides emergency financial assistance for home or auto repairs for Lyme residents.