The Brightside Project has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Norfolk Southern to support its Sunshine Bus initiative.

According to a press release, the Sunshine Bus is a mobile outreach program designed to provide essential resources and developmental support to at-risk and underserved children in Columbiana County and rural Mahoning County.

The Sunshine Bus delivers food, hygiene products, books and more to children and families in need. It also fosters an environment where children can build vital decision making skills, enhance their self-esteem and interact with positive role models.

The funds from the grant will be used to purchase supplies for the bus such as food and personal hygiene products. 

The grant is part of Norfolk Southern's Safety First Grant Program, as well as its Thriving Communities Grant Program.