United Way of Mahaska County distributes $30,000 in Special Grants in response to local community needs.
United Way
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County has distributed an additional $30,000 in special grant funding to local 501(c)3 human services organizations, in response to a growing need for support as we head into the winter months.
“This time of year is crucial to our local agencies as they find their resources running low, and demand on the increase as we move from fall to winter,” explains United Way Executive Director, Brianne Fitzgerald. “Each year our regular allocations process happens at the beginning of February, and this opportunity to help address the needs of our agencies right now is crucial to our community through the rest of the year.”
Current funding priorities during this grant process were around meeting basic needs, while supporting Education, Financial Stability and Health. The eight 501(c)3 human services agencies that received funding include:
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Ecumenical Cupboard
- Mahaska Homeless Coalition
- Oskaloosa Elementary PTO
- American Red Cross
- Oskaloosa Peer Helpers
- Mahaska County YMCA
- Love in the Name of Christ
The mission of United Way of Mahaska County is Leading People to LIVE UNITED with a vision to improve lives for a better tomorrow. More than just a fundraising organization, the organization works to bring neighbors and resources together in our community.
In addition to funding partner agencies, United Way of Mahaska County provides direct programs and services including 2-1-1, Winter Coat Drive, Literacy Program, Iowa Career Access Point, VITA Tax Site, Day of Caring, 5K & Family Day, Familywize Prescription Discount Program and Operation Backpack. For more information, contact Brianne Fitzgerald at 641-673-6043 or unitedway@mahaska.org.
