GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Wheatland Electric awards $1,000 Sharing Success Grant to Barton County Emergency Aid Nancy Sundahl, left, Barton County Emergency Aid Board president, accepts a $1,000 Sharing Success grant from Regan Reif, member services and key accounts manager at Wheatland Electric.
Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc. announced Friday that its Sharing Success Fund, managed by the Scott Community Foundation, has awarded a $1,000 grant to Barton County Emergency Aid.
Established by the Barton County Association of Churches, Barton County Emergency Aid (EA) seeks to assist people with rent and utilities. The organization also provides funds to Volunteers in Action to assist with travel expenses for necessary medical appointments. In addition, EA assists people who are homeless and provides support to transients. By utilizing EA, individuals can receive aid and support from one location instead of going to multiple churches individuall