Monday, January 4, 2016

Valley Programs Receive $40,000 Boost


Valley United Way's Board of Directors recently approved close to $40,000 in Special Needs grants for 12 needs of Valley agencies. The allocated funds are earmarked for special needs and programs not normally covered by an agency's regular budget and the funds come from funds designated by donors for particular areas of need. These funds are in addition to the funds awarded through the annual allocations process.

Jack Walsh, President & C.O.O. at Valley United Way noted that grants made through the Special Needs process have now amounted to $367,000 since the program first started. He said that the grants have been very helpful for agencies in dealing with special situations and opportunities that arise during the course of the year. "This program is a nice supplement to the regular allocation process that meets both the special interests of donors and unique situations facing agencies during the course of a year," he said. He also thanked the Allocations Committee for their work in reviewing the requests and making recommendations to the Board of Directors.

The full list of awards:

Agency
Program Name
Award
Boys & Girls Club
Teen Outreach
5,000.00
Derby Day Care
Child Assessment
3,300.00
Derby Youth Services
Mental Health First Aid
1,500.00
Junior Achievement
Career Exploration
2,126.78
Literacy Volunteers
Valley Program
1,150.00
Parish Nurse Program
Children's Education
4,000.00
PCRC
Intensive Outpatient
4,006.39
TEAM
Budget for Families
3,000.00
TEAM
Diaper Bank
3,000.00
TEAM
Meals on Wheel Packs
2,500.00
TEAM
Senior Council
2,000.00
VSAAC
Public Health strategy
8,000.00

 
Valley United Way is the leading philanthropic resource for the Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton matching the needs of the community and the interests of donors to improve the quality of life in the community. United Way supports and creates initiatives addressing youth, families and people in crisis. Each year Valley United Way funds programs and organizations that make a measurable difference in the lives of people living and working in the Valley.

(This is a press release from Valley United Way)

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