Emily Elizabeth Douglas (born March 24, 1982) is the founder and executive director of Grandma's Gifts Incorporated. She is from Powell, Ohio, and currently works for Battelle Memorial Institute with Battelle for Kids.
Grandma's Gifts is a charity organization that works to provide goods and services to children and families in Appalachia. To date, over 12 million dollars in goods and services have been provided. Additionally, over 650,000 books have been donated to needy children, daycares, hospitals, and libraries; more than 10,000 pounds of food have been given to families, battered woman's shelters, and food pantries. The organization is run by volunteer youth and young adults.
Read more about Emily Elizabeth Douglas: Education, Grandma's Gifts, Selected Awards
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