This year’s report shows that 44% of households in Marquette County face financial hardships. The report also shows 70% of families in the county are struggling with healthcare and school needs.
MARQUETTE, MI The COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a collaboration of the Community Foundation of Marquette County and United Way of Marquette County, recently granted more $35,000 to 23 Marquette County nonprofits. The grants were given as “phase two” of the fund, supporting operational expenses for local nonprofits.
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund volunteer committee met weekly and biweekly since March 2020 to establish the fund, review applications and quickly disperse grants as part of phase one. More than $88,000 in grants were given in the first phase, supporting basic needs such as food for children and seniors and protective equipment for front-line workers and volunteers.