Crawford County Now
BUCYRUS It is a new year and two sisters are working diligently to continue their parents’ legacy of helping others and new plans are on the horizon for 2021.
Ashley France and Christina Shaw lost their mom, Pastor Anita France, in 2012, and their dad, Pastor Bernie France, in 2019. Both of their parents headed up many outreach ministries in Crawford County for decades and now their daughters are doing the same through their own ministry, Prevailing Word Ministry in Motion. Their food pantry is located at 540 N. Sandusky Ave., in Bucyrus and opened early in 2020.
“Wow, what a year we had in 2020! I’m pleased with the growth that has taken place for us so far. We have overcome many obstacles to get where we are today. I’m proud of my sister and our PWMIM team of volunteers,” said Shaw.
Community Foundation awards $322,644 in COVID-19 grant funding
Lisa Workman
BUCYRUS Since the coronavirus pandemic emerged in March, The Community Foundation for Crawford County has awarded COVID-19 Emergency Response grants and some regular competitive grants to local charitable organizations and municipalities.
These awards totaled $322,644 and included the following recipients, according to a press release issued by Foundation President Lisa Workman.
Workman noted that COVID-19 Emergency Response grants were awarded to the following entities:
• Bucyrus Outreach and Restoration Network (BORN) $10,000 towards emergent housing, prescriptions, work readiness, barrier removal and administrative costs
• Crawford County Community Concert Association $5,000 relief support towards the booking of performers for future concerts
These awards totaled $322,644 and included the following recipients:
COVID-19 Emergency Response grants went to the following:
⢠Bucyrus Outreach and Restoration Network (BORN) â $10,000 towards emergent housing, prescriptions, work readiness, barrier removal and administrative costs
⢠Crawford County Community Concert Association - $5,000 relief support towards the booking of performers for future concerts
⢠Emmanuelâs Bread - $12,500 for Crestline Schools Weekend Food Backpack Program and Emergency Food Pantry
⢠Humane Society Serving Crawford County - $1,000 towards operational funds.
⢠Avita Health Foundation - $10,000 for pandemic related health care preparation and services.
⢠YMCA of Bucyrus-Tiffin, Inc. - $10,000 for relief efforts for childcare.
⢠Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio - $1,000 for meals for Crawford County guest families.