Exclusive to members of the National Courage House Children’s Network, the Sam Lamantia Founder’s Award honors of our founder and the amazing contributions he made over 40 years serving abused, neglected and at-risk youth.
Annually, Courage Houses are selected for financial grants to support a program, facility renovation or project that directly benefits the well-being of the children they serve. Five finalists are chosen with the grand prize of a $10,000 grant, a second prize of a $5,000 grant, and finalist prizes of a $2,500 grant awarded annually to a facility to support a specific program that directly benefits the well-being of the children they serve.
2024 Winners
1st Prize
Cleveland Browns Courage House, Providence House
As part of their East Campus expansion, Providence House’s Family Preservation Crisis Nursery addresses an urgent need for families experiencing housing instability, homelessness, unsafe living conditions, or financial crisis in Greater Cleveland. This program provides a lifeline for families in crisis by offering temporary care for children while licensed social workers help families secure stable housing and
connect to vital community resources. The children and families who come to Providence House often face a range of compounded crises that create barriers to achieving and maintaining stability.
2nd Prize
Key Program Inc (Patriots Courage House)
The $5,000 2nd prize winner, Key Program Inc (Patriots Courage House) for their Sensory Connection Experience across several facilities.
Finalist Prizes
Other finalists for the $2,500 prize included:
- Deirdre’s House (Jets Courage House)
- Haven (Lions Courage House)
- Holy Family Institute (Steelers Courage House)
2023
- Children’s Shelter Renovation of the Gene Glick Family Support Center – Indianapolis Courage House (Indianapolis, IN)
- Parent’s Café Program – Chicago Courage House (Chicago, IL)
2022
- Hurricane Disaster Relief – Neighbor to Family (JAX)
- Crisis Nurse Playground Renovation – Providence House (CLE)
2021
- Therapeutic Lodge Restoration – Gateway Longview (Buffalo, NY)
- Read to Succeed Program – Rickey Jackson Community Hope Foundation (NO)
2020
- Foster Care Recruitment Program – Children’s Home Society (CAR)
- Therapeutic Nursery Refurbishment – Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (PHI)
2019
- Music Therapy Program – Childhaven (SEA)
- Mobile Computer Lab – A Place Called Home (LAR)
