United Way Awards Over $39K To Organizations

United Way of the Wabash Valley has awarded a total of $39,625 to 6 organizations across the Wabash Valley that are providing safety net services. This annual funding provides resources for vital services such as food, shelter, and clothing. Safety net programs have always been a staple of the United Way’s investment in our community. These programs provide a critical service to many struggling individuals and families in the Wabash Valley.

The list of awardees includes:

–Marshall Federated Church – Buddy Bag Program- $7,750 to provide food for weekend meals to 60+ students at Turkey Run Elementary School.

–Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA) – Flex Funding Program – $9,500 to provide immediate financial relief for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault to keep them in their current safe housing or get them into safe housing.

For the full article, see the April 12 edition of the Parke County Sentinel.