WCCF Awards $7,000.00 Grant to CASA Due to Increase in Cases

 

Thanks to generous donors who have supported the Washington County Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund and the Indiana Association of United Ways, Washington County CASA is the grateful recipient of a $7,000.00 COVID Relief grant.  The grant money will be used to add staff to the CASA program in Washington County. 

According to volunteer, George Wright, “Although the fourth quarter is not yet competed, the trend of double-digit increases over the previous quarter appears to likely continue. So, not only is the number of new … cases increasing at an alarming rate but the existing cases still require a CASA volunteer to continue advocating for abused and neglected children. Bottom line—new cases are increasing at a higher and ever-increasing rate than existing cases are being resolved.”

The Foundation reactivated the Disaster Relief Fund in March to address emerging community needs cause by the COVID-19 Pandemic and then received additional funding from Indiana Association of United Ways.  “As time goes on, we are seeing the depths of the impact the pandemic is having on our community.  We are very grateful to our donors for their continued generosity and support.”

The mission of the Washington County Community Foundation is to engage people, build resources and strengthen our community.  Visit the website at www.wccf.biz for more information or to support the Disaster Relief Fund, and like the Foundation on Facebook.