DHS' Vice Chairman, Fernando Aguirre, Announced: DHS and the Dunner Foundation donate $1,000,000

WASHINGTON - Oct. 30, 2020 - PRLog -- Today DHS donated through a private client $1,000,000 to assist families with long-term, seriously ill children. The grant was donated to The Hollis Project to help families out by providing a transportation to and from doctors' appointments, according to a press release.  The Lansing-based nonprofit creates a network of support for children with long-term illnesses and their family members, according to the release.  "DHS' contribution will help The Hollis Project provide support for families in the Lansing area," said Roger Smith, CEO of the Hollis Project "We are thankful for DHS' investment in our cause."

The Hollis Project was named in honor of the Dr. H. Hollis for supporting children as chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University, according to the release.  DHS presented the grant at The Hollis Project's new location at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

"We are honored to support The Hollis Project and their noble mission to help families in need in the Lansing area," said DHS Vice Chairman, Fernando Aguirre. "This effort provides more than just a ride to struggling families, it provides relief during difficult times and we are proud to support the cause."