The United Way of the Wabash Valley has awarded an additional grant from its Substance Use Disorders Impact Council that is working to support substance use prevention in our community. Earlier this year, the council solicited applications from community organizations to expand prevention programs that focus on understanding the risks of substance use and/or programs […]
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Over $500,000 in Covid-19 Relief Funds Granted
United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation announced today that they have now granted over half a million dollars of relief funding from the Wabash Valley COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. This week, the fund allocated an additional $31,500; bringing the total community investment from the Emergency Relief Fund to $514,899. […]
United Way Awards $98,000 in County Jail Mentoring Grant from Substance Use Disorders Impact Council
The United Way of the Wabash Valley announced a grant award from its Substance Use Disorders Impact Council that is working to lower the amount of drug-related arrests in our community. Earlier this year, the council solicited applications from community organizations to support or expand upon mentorship programs available in our county jails with a […]
United Way Awards $68,000 Quality Childcare Grant from Success By 6 Impact Council
The United Way of the Wabash Valley announced a grant award from its Success By 6 Impact Council addressing access to high-quality childcare in our community. Earlier this year, the council solicited applications from childcare sites to propose how they would provide quality affordable childcare and prepare children to enter school ready to learn by […]
United Way Awards Safety Net Grants
The United Way of the Wabash Valley announced its Safety Net Grant awards to organizations in our community providing vital emergency assistance. Earlier this year, the United Way solicited applications from community organizations whose focus areas of safety net services, described as immediate and emergent assistance such as food, shelter, and/or clothing services. From the […]
Weekly COVID Relief Funding Continues from United Way and Wabash Valley Community Foundation
United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation issued more grant disbursements from the Wabash Valley COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund launched in late March. The Steering Committee that reviews the applications reports seeing an increase in second requests. Mark Johnson, Community Impact Director for the United Way stated, “We have now […]
CLAY, SULLIVAN & VIGO COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAMS CARES ACT FUNDING ANNOUNCED
As part of the Homeland Security funds to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs, Clay County, Sullivan County and Vigo County’s local Emergency Food & Shelter Board Program have received award for distribution to eligible agencies. Vigo County’s local Emergency Food & Shelter Board Program has received an award for $40,980 for Phase […]
United Way and Community Foundation Continue COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
Officials with United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation announced Friday a 6th round of disbursements from the Wabash Valley COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund that was created in March to assist organizations helping individuals and families with immediate COVID-19 related needs. The Steering Committee providing oversight for the fund has […]
New Round of Grants Brings Local COVID Relief Fund Investment to Nearly $300K
United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation completed a 5th round of disbursements from the Wabash Valley COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund created just over 4 weeks ago. The fund’s first priority is to assist organizations helping individuals and families with immediate COVID-19 related needs, but funds are also used for […]
More Relief Grants Issued from Local COVID-19 Fund as United Way and Community Foundation Lead Relief Work
In each of the last four weeks, United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley Community Foundation have continued to issue short-term emergency relief grants from the Wabash Valley COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. In this latest round, seven grants were disbursed to local organizations totaling more than $33,000. The funds will be used […]
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