Imua receives $58,500 in grants

WAILUKU - Imua Family Services has been awarded three grants totaling $58,500 for Imua projects:

* Maui United Way released more than $46,000 for Imua's Early Childhood Development Program Demonstration project, providing therapeutic services for children ages 3 through 5 with developmental delays.

* The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation gave $10,000 to support Camp Imua, the annual weeklong camping experience allowing youngsters with special needs to explore the outdoors and engage in summer fun activities.

* The Kent and Polli Smith Fund provided $2,500 through the Hawaii Community Foundation for Camp Imua. More than $150,000 of in-kind donations support the camp, along with $50,000 needed to offset costs associated with the camp, Imua said.

The agency provides therapeutic intervention services to children with developmental delays through age 5.

For more information, call Deborah Peterson at 244-7467.