February 03, 2023 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced the “Serving Our Seniors” tour to all 55 counties across West Virginia. West
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by: Reed Parker, Inside INdiana Business
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Apr 30, 2021 / 11:18 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (Inside INdiana Business) United Way of Central Indiana has awarded nearly $2 million in unrestricted grants to 18 human services organizations in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties. The United Way says the funding, which is supported by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc., will help in the recovery from the pandemic.
UWCI says workgroups made up of community relations staff and county representatives analyzed needs and offered funding recommendations for food, housing, health, transportation, mental health and support for youth and seniors.
“We are honored to receive funding from United Way of Central Indiana,” said Matt Wilson, executive director of the Boone County Mentoring Partnership. “This grant will be used to further engage youth and children in meaningful ways through mentoring, promote mental w
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SUPORTING SENIORS The Hancock County Commissioners Thursday agreed to provide a letter of support to assist Hancock Count Senior Services. Craig Howell
NEW CUMBERLAND – The Hancock County Commission will offer its support in an effort to encourage state officials to allow senior citizens in the county to, once again, have access to nutrition, transportation and other services usually available to them.
Beth Wolanski, director of Hancock County Senior Services, attended Thursday’s commission meeting to request help in getting the state to allow the county senior center to reopen. In-building programs had been stopped as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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OFFICIALS Hancock County Commissioners, during their regular meeting Thursday, agreed to provide a letter of support to assist Hancock County Senior Services in its effort to reopen. Pictured, from left, are Commissioners Jeff Davis, Paul Cowey and Eron Chek.
NEW CUMBERLAND The Hancock County Commission will be offering its support in an effort to encourage state officials to allow senior citizens in the county to, once again, have access to nutrition, transportation and other services usually available to them.
Beth Wolanski, director of Hancock County Senior Services, attended Thursday’s commission meeting to request help in getting the state to allow the county senior center to reopen. In-building programs had been stopped as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.