Emergency Response Fund Awards over $130,000 in Local Grants
Greene County, PA (January 5, 2021) – Greene County United Way and the Community Foundation of Greene County announced today they have awarded over $130,000 in grants from the Greene County Emergency Response Fund to 31 local nonprofit programs.
The awards were distributed as direct grants by the Greene County Emergency Response Fund Committee. These grants ensure rapid funding for organizations meeting urgent needs for those affected by the pandemic, such as food, shelter and emergency financial assistance.
Greene County United Way Executive Director, MaChal Forbes, said “In these uncertain times, we are joining together as a community to support our front line organizations. With business closures and social distancing, local agencies are facing immediate losses in funding while dealing with an increase of critical requests and limited supplies. The most important thing we can do is act quickly to provide them the resources they need.”
Direct grant recipients of the Greene County Emergency Response Fund include:
The awards were distributed as direct grants by the Greene County Emergency Response Fund Committee. These grants ensure rapid funding for organizations meeting urgent needs for those affected by the pandemic, such as food, shelter and emergency financial assistance.
Greene County United Way Executive Director, MaChal Forbes, said “In these uncertain times, we are joining together as a community to support our front line organizations. With business closures and social distancing, local agencies are facing immediate losses in funding while dealing with an increase of critical requests and limited supplies. The most important thing we can do is act quickly to provide them the resources they need.”
Direct grant recipients of the Greene County Emergency Response Fund include:
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Many of the funds went to create virtual experiences like the Greene County Historical Society Museum's online community education and the Coalition of a Brighter Greene's Ray of Hope digital series. To view these experiences, click on one of the links below.
Established on March 19, the Greene County Emergency Response Fund was conceived as a response to address immediate, short-term and long-term needs in the wake of a county emergency, like COVID-19. An Emergency Response Fund Committee consisting of business and community leaders from across Greene County was organized to review applications and swiftly distribute grants. The committee includes Greene County United Way Board Members: Joshuah Dains, Baily Insurance; Dave Floyd, Waynesburg University; Mike Belding, Greene County Commissioner; and CFGC Board of Directors: Lucy Northrop Corwin, Observer Reporter, retired; Bob Mt. Joy, Conerstone Care, retired; as well as Ellen Rossi, the EQT Foundation; and Dave Jones, Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation.
“Thanks to the generosity of all who have given so far, we can get money to organizations that are directly assisting individuals in dire need,” said Bettie Stammerjohn, Executive Director of the Community Foundation which holds the Fund. “However, this is just the beginning. We don’t know what our community’s needs will be next week or next month, so it’s important we grow the fund to be able to continue to meet each new challenge as it develops.”
Grants will be made to health and human services organizations to help ensure that Greene County residents’ basic needs are being met, including food, housing and healthcare. 100% of the donations will go directly into the community, thanks to support provided by Greene County United Way, the Community Foundation of Greene County PA, the James and Jackie Campbell Family Fund, Tad and Linda Klaner, Jay D Enterprises, Margaret Truntich, Dan and Justine Welsh, Bob and Sharon Willison, the EQT Foundation, the Truist Foundation, Sandra Whetsell, Mark and LuAnn Carlson, the Forget-Me-Not Fund, Margaret Cipcic, and Waynesburg University.
Proposals are currently being accepted at www.cfgcpa.org/emergency-response-grants, with disbursement following quickly thereafter to address emerging needs. Applications will be reviewed weekly when submitted by 4:00 pm Monday with notification issued by Friday.
To donate directly to the Greene County Emergency Response Fund, you can donate online at www.greenecountyunitedway.org/emergency-response-fund.html or www.cfgcpa.org/emergency-response-grants or by check made out to the Community Foundation of Greene County, and writing Emergency Response Fund in the memo. Contributions may be sent to CFGC, PO Box 768, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
“Thanks to the generosity of all who have given so far, we can get money to organizations that are directly assisting individuals in dire need,” said Bettie Stammerjohn, Executive Director of the Community Foundation which holds the Fund. “However, this is just the beginning. We don’t know what our community’s needs will be next week or next month, so it’s important we grow the fund to be able to continue to meet each new challenge as it develops.”
Grants will be made to health and human services organizations to help ensure that Greene County residents’ basic needs are being met, including food, housing and healthcare. 100% of the donations will go directly into the community, thanks to support provided by Greene County United Way, the Community Foundation of Greene County PA, the James and Jackie Campbell Family Fund, Tad and Linda Klaner, Jay D Enterprises, Margaret Truntich, Dan and Justine Welsh, Bob and Sharon Willison, the EQT Foundation, the Truist Foundation, Sandra Whetsell, Mark and LuAnn Carlson, the Forget-Me-Not Fund, Margaret Cipcic, and Waynesburg University.
Proposals are currently being accepted at www.cfgcpa.org/emergency-response-grants, with disbursement following quickly thereafter to address emerging needs. Applications will be reviewed weekly when submitted by 4:00 pm Monday with notification issued by Friday.
To donate directly to the Greene County Emergency Response Fund, you can donate online at www.greenecountyunitedway.org/emergency-response-fund.html or www.cfgcpa.org/emergency-response-grants or by check made out to the Community Foundation of Greene County, and writing Emergency Response Fund in the memo. Contributions may be sent to CFGC, PO Box 768, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
In response to the Novel Corona Virus Pandemic, Greene County United Way and the Community Foundation of Greene County have partnered together to create the Greene County Emergency Response Fund. Established on March 19, the fund was conceived as a rapid response to address immediate, short-term and long-term needs in the wake of a county emergency, like COVID-19.
Greene County Emergency Response Fund Donation
Started with $10,000 from the Community Foundation’s discretionary dollars as well as $5,000 from the James and Jackie Campbell Family Foundation and $5,000 from Greene County United Way, the Greene County Emergency Response Fund will provide quick, flexible grants and resources to local nonprofits working to assist those who are heavily impacted by a disaster. Grants will be made to health and human services organizations to help ensure that Greene County residents’ basic needs are being met, including food, housing and healthcare. Funds may be used for operating support as well as direct relief of individuals and families. Grants will not be given directly to individuals or businesses.
The Emergency Response Fund will support local charitable nonprofits, including public schools, government agencies, churches and emergency response organizations, whose services to the public are necessary during a time of emergency or disaster. For more information, please refer to the grant guide here.
If your organization is interested in receiving a grant, apply at http://www.cfgcpa.org/emergency-response-grants/
The Emergency Response Fund will support local charitable nonprofits, including public schools, government agencies, churches and emergency response organizations, whose services to the public are necessary during a time of emergency or disaster. For more information, please refer to the grant guide here.
If your organization is interested in receiving a grant, apply at http://www.cfgcpa.org/emergency-response-grants/
Thank you to our donors!
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The Community Foundation of Greene County
The James and Jackie Campbell Family Fund The EQT Foundation Margaret Truntich Bob and Sharon Willison Sandra Whetsell Mark and LuAnn Carlson EquiTrans Midstream Foundation EquiTrans Midstream Corporation First Federal Savings and Loans Association of Greene County Jeff and Lisa Schwartz DTE Foundation Louise Gapen |
The Greene County United Way
Truist Foundation Tad and Linda Klaner Jay D Enterprises Waynesburg University Dan and Justine Welsh The Forget-Me-Not Fund Margaret Cipcic Bob and Sunny Mt. Joy Anonymous (2) William and Ellen Berryhill Sheryl Henderson Chuck Carnahan State Farm |