WCCF Donors Award Grants to Local Organizations

Grants totaling over $33,000.00 were awarded to non-profit organizations serving Washington County by the generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2021 grant cycle.  Grants are awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds, which were established by several outstanding donors.

Outside the Walls was awarded $1992.00 to assist with building wheelchair ramps for those in need in order to provide a safe way for residents to enter and exit their homes.

Children in Washington County will once again discover the world of financial literacy due to a $2500.00 grant to Junior Achievement.  The program involves business people to enter classrooms to share workforce experience while teaching sound economic principles such as work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

Dare to Care Food Bank has been awarded a $6000.00 grant to continue their School Pantry Program in the community.  Through the program, Dare to Care provides school-age children facing hunger have nutritious food for the weekend. 

The lights on the courthouse are ready for a little TLC.  The Washington County Commissioners have been awarded a $5000.00 grant to provide maintenance to the existing lights as well as creating a fund within the county as a reserve for future maintenance.

Volunteer firefighters in Jackson Township will be safer thanks to a $12,000.00 grant to purchase new structural fire coat and pants sets that are safety compliant with the National Fire Protection Agency.

Fire up your BBQ skills because the Town of New Pekin is making improvements to the BBQ fire pits at the park through a $6000.00 grant that will be used to pour a concrete floor in the structure, making it safer for the community to participate in outdoor activities. 

Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever

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