Clackamas County awards $200,000 to nonprofits serving vulnerable populations The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has announced the recipient organizations of $200,000 in grants to support local nonprofit organizations that serve seniors, veterans in need, the families of children stricken with cancer, at-risk youth, the developmentally disabled, the homeless, the hungry, low-income individuals, and teen parents. Commissioners set aside $200,000 from the county’s General Fund to support the Small Grants Program, now in its sixth year. The program is aimed at assisting local nonprofit groups that use these funds for projects to serve some of the most vulnerable populations of our community. Projects selected for funding demonstrate either the ability to become self-supporting or are a much-needed one-time expense. “We are proud that our local nonprofit organizations leverage these grants into meaningful assistance for our vulnerable populations in Clackamas County,” said Commissioner Jim Bernard. “The Small Grants Program is an outstanding partnership between government and the nonprofit community to provide assistance and support to help our needy veterans, seniors, and others who are facing challenging times in their lives. Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of each and every member of our community.” This year, 37 groups were selected for grants ranging from $600 to $15,000. A total of 88 organizations applied for grants in July and August. Last year, Clackamas County Commissioners provided the same total amount of funding ($200,000) to dozens of local nonprofits that helped similar at-risk populations, including struggling homebound individuals. To watch a video highlighting this successful project, click here. Clackamas County began distributing grants during the past several days. Many of the grants will be used in the next few months to address pressing issues facing numerous populations during the coming winter season. Organizations receiving grants are required to show how funds are used. This continual evaluation includes reviews of service levels and performance measures. This year’s awardees, and their respective funded projects, include: Albertina Kerr $4,250 For the purchase and installation of lift equipment for residents of Kerrs Blanton Group Home in Milwaukie. The Angels in the Outfield $7,000 To provide assistance for families and children transitioning out of foster care throughout Clackamas County. AntFarm Inc. $10,000 To provide life skills training for at-risk youth to help seniors stay independent in Sandy. Aurora Transitional Shelter Ministry $2,000 For the purchase of a new refrigerator, mattress set and other supplies to serve multiple families in Canby. Beavercreek United Church of Christ - The 10 OClock Church $600 For the purchase and installation of safety devices for a food pantry in Beavercreek. Candlelighters for Children with Cancer $7,500 To provide financial assistance for families throughout Clackamas County facing extreme hardship due to a child being diagnosed with cancer or help with funeral costs. The Childrens Course $2,000 To provide a one-on-one mentoring program for at-risk youth throughout Clackamas County. Clackamas County Childrens Commission $8,000 To provide Clackamas County families with children in Early Head Start, Head Start and Healthy Families to meet their basic needs (food, heat, transportation). Clackamas Service Center $15,000 For the purchase of a refrigerated food truck to transport fresh food throughout Clackamas County to food pantries. Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine/The Founders Clinic $13,950 To cover the cost of liability/malpractice insurance for medical volunteers operating throughout Clackamas County. Colton Helping Hands Inc. $3,000 For the purchase of supplemental food to feed an additional 155 families per week throughout rural Clackamas County. CTV Lutheran Church $2,000 To provide food assistance for low-income residents in Damascus. Culture Club at Molalla High School $2,500 For the purchase of a refrigerator to store produce grown at Molalla High Schools garden. The food is sold at the school market at discounted prices with leftovers given to low-income families. Estacada Area Food Bank $2,000 For the purchase of enough food to help continue feeding 926 people in Estacada, Eagle Creek and Colton. The Fathers Heart Ministry $2,000 For the purchase of a van, freezer, dishwasher, and other items to feed the hungry of Clackamas County. Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart Inc. $2,200 To provide supplies for stockings to distribute to foster children, the homeless, and homebound seniors throughout Clackamas County. FolkTime Inc $7,500 For the continuation of peer support services throughout Clackamas County for Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans. Friends of Estacada Community Center $2,000 For the purchase of 4,000 meals for seniors, disabled people and low-income individuals in Estacada, Eagle Creek and Colton. Gladstone Senior Foundation $4,000 For the purchase of meals for homebound people in Gladstone under age 60 who do not qualify for Medicaid. Good Roots Community Church $2,000 For the ongoing management of a community garden to supplement food boxes distributed to low-income families in Oak Grove and Milwaukie. Hoodland Emergency Action Response Team $5,000 For the purchase of a 16-foot cargo trailer to store and transport emergency supplies needed in disaster response to the public in rural areas east of Sandy. Hoodland Senior Center $2,000 For support of the Hoodland Meals on Wheels program. Kings Cupboard $2,000 To provide fresh produce to low-income families and individuals in north Clackamas County. Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter Ministry $5,000 For the purchase of multiple appliances to update two Lake Oswego shelter apartments for homeless families throughout Clackamas County. Lawrence Alberti Lake Oswego - VFW Post 12140 $15,000 For the purchase of survival bags for homeless veterans living throughout Clackamas County. Bags include items such as sleeping bags, coats and thermal underwear, as well as information for veterans to find assistance. Madonnas Center $6,900 To provide funds for programs of an organization that increases prenatal and newborn support for teen parents throughout Clackamas County. NWV Habitat for Humanity $8,000 To provide emergency home repairs for low-income residents in Canby and Molalla. Oregon City Evangelical Church $5,000 To provide supplies to refurbish bicycles for low-income people throughout Clackamas County for job hunting purposes. Oregon Food Bank $2,000 For the purchase of additional emergency food supplies for individuals throughout Clackamas County struggling with food insecurity and poverty. Oxford House Inc. Chapter 22 $700 To provide expert analysis of the parenting styles of several Oxford house members whose children struggle with emotional, social and educational limitations in Gladstone, Oregon City, Milwaukie and Clackamas. ReFit $8,000 For home modification projects that increase independence to numerous vulnerable individuals throughout Clackamas County. Sandy Community Action Council $2,000 For upgrades to accommodate new freezers and a cooler to store food for the hungry in the Oregon Trail School District. Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Portland Council $10,000 For the partial purchase of a new bus to be utilized as a mobile kitchen/café that will serve the hungry in Canby, Happy Valley, Estacada, and Sandy. Spring Mountain Bible Church $2,500 To establish a community garden with priority plots being given to low-income families in north Clackamas County. Sycamore Lane Therapeutic Riding Center $15,000 To provide mental health counseling and therapeutic equine-related activities for troubled veterans. VFW Post 1324 $8,400 To retain services to complete the roof repair of a facility to serve active duty and veterans in Gladstone, Oregon City and West Linn. West Linn Food Pantry $3,000 For the purchase of food for low-income families in Lake Oswego and West Linn. For more information please contact Community Relations Specialist Dylan Blaylock by telephone at 503-742-5917 or by email at [email protected]
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 19:59:08 +0000
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